NBA fans are eager to learn more about Jalen Brunson‘s wife and their relationship history. Nicknamed “Brunson Burner,” the NBA star currently plays for the New York Knicks. He was recently named the NBA Clutch Player of the Year on April 23, 2025.
So, here’s everything we know about Jalen Brunson’s wife, her profession, and more details.
Who is Jalen Brunson’s wife?
Jalen Brunson’s wife is Ali Marks.
The couple are high school sweethearts and first met while attending Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire. They began dating in 2013 and had often dedicated Instagram posts to each other throughout their time in school. Brunson chose the basketball court of their alma mater to pop the big question in September 2022. They tied the knot the following year on July 29, 2023, at a lavish party hosted at the Ritz-Carlton in Chicago.
What does Ali Marks do for a living?
Ali Marks is a physical therapist.
Marks earned her Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology and exercise science in 2017 from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She went on to attend The Feinberg School of Medicine of Northwestern University, where she received her doctorate in physical therapy in 2021. As per her LinkedIn profile, she currently works as a physical therapist at ATI Physical Therapy. She had previously worked at the W.B. Carrell Memorial Clinic in Dallas, Texas, as well as at Athletico in Chicago.
Here’s how many kids Jalen Brunson and Ali Marks have
Jalen Brunson and Ali Marks have one kid together.
Their daughter, Jordyn James Brunson, was born on July 31, 2024. The couple had kept Marks’ pregnancy under wraps prior to their child’s arrival. They finally announced the birth of the baby girl via an Instagram post on August 20, 2024. The post features an adorable black-and-white photo of baby Jordyn’s hands, with the caption, “7/31/24 • Jordyn James Brunson ?”.
Originally reported by Namrata Ghosh on ComingSoon.
