Jalen Brunson and Ali Marks Brunson at an October 2024 Haute Living event. (Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)
(JBN) – While Jalen Brunson is leading the Knicks through one of their biggest playoff runs in years, there’s another part of his story that’s been getting attention lately – his relationship with his Jewish wife, Dr. Alison “Ali” Marks.
They go way back as high school sweethearts. The two met in the Chicago area as teenagers and basically grew up together. Long before NBA arenas, contracts, and Madison Square Garden, it was just the two of them as a loving couple. As Brunson’s basketball career continued to rise, their relationship remained a constant, surviving the challenges that often come with life in professional sports.
Ali Marks comes from a Jewish family background, something that’s been mentioned in recent profiles, highlighting how her roots – her Jewish family, especially, her late father, has been shaping her life. Brunson has spoken respectfully about that part of her story, especially when talking about how close she is to her family.
