Who are Jalen Brunson's parents?

Jalen Brunson is an American point guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the New York Knicks, as of May 2025. Brunson, born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States on August 31, 1996, Brunson played high school basketball at Adlai E. Stevenson High School. Brunson played college basketball for the Villanova Wildcats from 2015 to 2018 and led the Wildcats to two NCAA titles.

Brunson was selected as the 33rd overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the 2018 NBA draft. He made his NBA debut for the Dallas Mavericks on October 17, 2018. He joined the New York Knicks on July 12, 2022. He also represented the United States at the 2014 FIBA Americas U18 Championship and 2015 FIBA World U19 Cup, where he was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP).

Who are Jalen Brunson's Parents?

Jalen Brunson's parents are Rick Brunson and Sandra Brunson, as per People.

Jalen Brunson Mother

Jalen Brunson's mother is Sandra Brunson. Sandra used to play volleyball at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, according to People. Sandra is a Bachelor of Business Administration degree holder from Temple University. She is the president of JMB1 Enterprises LLC and also the co-founder of Second Round Foundation, as per her LinkedIn profile.

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Jalen Brunson Father

Jalen Brunson's father is Rick Brunson. Rick's real name is Eric Daniel Brunson and he is from Syracuse, New York, United States. Rick is a former professional basketball player who spent nine years in the NBA. He played for various teams like the Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Clippers, and Seattle SuperSonics. After retiring from playing basketball, he has worked as an assistant coach for NBA teams such as Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves, and New York Knicks, as per People.