Jalen Brunson is an American professional basketball player who plays as a point guard for the New York Knicks in the NBA. Born on August 31, 1996, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, he stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. Brunson played college basketball at Villanova University, where he earned the National Player of the Year honors in 2018 and won two NCAA championships with the Wildcats in 2016 and 2018.
In the 2018 NBA Draft, Brunson was selected 33rd overall by the Dallas Mavericks, where he played for four seasons. He joined the New York Knicks in 2022, and during the 2023–2024 season, he achieved several career milestones, including setting an NBA record for the most three-point shots made in a half without a miss (8) and tying the record for the most three-point shots made in a single game without a miss (9). He was named an NBA All-Star and received an All-NBA Team selection for the first time in his career during the 2024 season.
As of March 2025, Brunson has been sidelined since March 6 due to a sprained ankle. However, he has recently been cleared for basketball activities and is aiming to return before the playoffs, emphasizing the importance of being fully healthy before making his comeback.
During Brunson’s absence, the Knicks have maintained a strong performance, winning seven out of twelve games. Players like OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges have stepped up, contributing significantly to the team’s success. The Knicks currently hold the third seed in the Eastern Conference, and fans are optimistic about Brunson’s return bolstering the team’s playoff aspirations.