Who are Jalen Brunson Parents, Rick Brunson and Sandra Brunson?

Jalen Marquis Brunson is an American basketball player. He has previously played for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. He is currently playing as a Guard for the New York Knicks in the NBA.

Jalen Brunson was born on August 31, 1996, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. He comes from an athletic family as both of his parents are former sportspersons. He played basketball in high school and college before joining the NBA. He made his NBA debut for the Dallas Mavericks on October 17, 2018. He also represented the United States in the 2014 FIBA Americas U18 Championship in the United States and the 2015 FIBA World U19 Cup in Greece. He was named the FIBA U19 World Cup MVP in 2015. Since then, Jalen Brunson has continued to show his excellent basketball skills to his fans as he played for both the Dallas Mavericks and now the New York Knicks.

Brunson has so far achieved a PPG of 24.0 with an RPG of 3.5, an APG of 6.2 and a PIE of 13.8 in his NBA career. He will also play for the United States National Basketball team in the upcoming 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Who are Jalen Brunson’s parents?

Jalen Brunson’s parents are Rick Brunson (Eric Daniel Brunson) and Sandra Brunson. Both of them are former athletes.

Who is Jalen Brunson’s Mother?

Sandra Brunson is Jalen Brunson’s mother. She is a former athlete herself. She used to play volleyball at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. She gained a bachelor's degree in business administration from Temple University. Currently, she is a Litigation Paralegal at Camping World and Good Sam Club.

Sandra Brunson is her son’s biggest supporter, adviser and best friend. She loves spending time with her family.

Who is Jalen Brunson’s Father?

Jalen Brunson’s father is Rick Brunson. His real name is Eric Daniel Brunson and he is from Syracuse, New York, United States. He is a former basketball player who has spent nine years in the NBA. He has played for various teams like the Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Clippers and finally the Seattle SuperSonics.

After retiring from playing basketball, he worked as a director of basketball operations for the Virginia Cavaliers (University of Virginia). He also worked as a coach at Camden High School in New Jersey. Apart from this, He has also worked as an assistant coach for the Hartford Hawks (University of Hartford), and in the NBA for the Chicago Bulls, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the New York Knicks.

What nationality are Jalen Brown’s parents?

Jalen Brown’s father and mother were born in the United States, and thereby are both Americans by nationality. However, his father is white by ethnicity while his mother is an African-American by ethnicity. Hence, Jalen Brunson belongs to mixed ethnicity.