
Jalen Marquis Brunson is an American point guard who has been playing as the starting point guard for the New York Knicks since 2023, as of May 2025. From 2018 to 2023, Brunson was a player for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. He started playing basketball in his high school days at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois. After graduating, Brunson committed to playing college basketball for Villanova. In his junior year at Villanova, he led the Wildcats to an NCAA title while averaging 18.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 4.6 assists. Jalen Brunson was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2018 NBA draft with the 33rd overall pick.
In his basketball career, Jalen Brunson has gained several achievements. He is a 2-time NCAA Champion in 2016 and 2018. He also won the Bob Cousy Award and the Robert V. Greasy Trophy in 2018. He played for the United States in the 2014 FIBA Americas U18 Championship in the United States. Apart from this, he also competed in the 2015 World U19 Cup in Greece. In his basketball career, Jalen Brunson has averaged 18.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 5 assists per game in 487 games. As of May 2025, Brunson has been selected as an All-Star two times and was also named to the All-NBA Second Team in 2024.
Jalen Brunson’s Wife
Ali Brunson is the wife of Jalen Brunson, as per People Magazine. Prior to their marriage, her name was Ali Marks.
Ali Brunson’s Height and Age
Ali Brunson is 29 years old as of May 5, 2025. She was born on September 10, 1995, as per her Instagram posts.
What does Ali Brunson do for a living?
Ali Brunson is a licensed physical therapist, as per People Magazine. She started her career at W.B. Carrell Memorial Clinic in Dallas, Texas, United States. Additionally, she has also worked at Athletico in Chicago as a rehabilitation aide. There, she used to help other therapists and patients. As per her Instagram bio, she is also the founder of Alison Marks Brunson Physical Therapy PLLC. Through this website, she helps people with personalized physical therapy plans.
Ali Brunson’s Social Media

Ali Brunson can be found on Instagram as @alibrunson11. The account has 21k followers as of May 5, 2025. She posts images and videos from her professional and personal life on this account.
How long have Jalen Brunson and Ali Brunson been married?

Jalen and Ali Brunson have been dating since their high school days (via People). The couple has been married for more than two years as of May 2025. Jalen Brunson took her to her alma mater and proposed to her on the basketball court of the high school gym in September 2022. The couple became engaged. They finally became husband and wife on July 29, 2023. Their marriage took place at a grand event at the Ritz-Carlton in Chicago. For the marriage, Jalen Brunson wore a black tuxedo with velvet loafers while the bride wore an off-white Eva Lendel gown.
How many children do Jalen Brunson and Ali Brunson have?
Jalen Brunson and Ali Brunson have one daughter as of May 5, 2025. On August 20, 2024, Jalen Brunson announced on Instagram that he and his wife, Ali Marks, welcomed their first child, a daughter named Jordyn James Brunson. Their daughter was born on July 31, 2024, as per People Magazine.
FAQs on Jalen Brunson
A. Jalen Brunson and his wife Ali Brunson have a Goldendoodle named Kona Brunson. The dog has its own official Instagram account at @konadoodle1.
A. Jalen Brunson is 28 years old as of May 2025.
A. Jalen Brunson became an All-Star in 2024.
A. Jalen Brunson and Ali Marks got married on July 29, 2023, in Chicago, United States.
A. Jalen Brunson was part of Team USA in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.