This offseason, Jalen Brunson has been soaking up family time at the Jersey Shore, celebrating his daughter’s first birthday—a milestone documented in an Instagram post by his wife, Ali Brunson, on Friday.
Brunson, the star point guard for the Knicks, and Ali welcomed their daughter, Jordyn James Branson, on July 31, 2024. They celebrated with a pink strawberry cake and fun decorative cookies to mark the occasion.
In her post, Ali mentioned how “the happiness of June and July is highlighted,” showcasing adorable pictures of their little girl wearing a strawberry-themed swimsuit and a sun hat.
One photo captured the couple at the red carpet premiere of “My Mama Jane” at the 2025 Tribecafe Stage in New York on June 13. They were there to support Mariska Hargitay, a star from “Law & Order SVU,” who made her directorial debut with a heartfelt film about her mother. It’s worth noting that she’s not only a Knicks fan but also a friend of the couple.
Other images depicted Ali joyfully holding Jordyn on the beach at the Jersey Shore.
Following the Knicks’ Game 6 loss to the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, Jordyn accompanied her dad to the Knicks Youth Camp. One sweet snapshot showed her sitting courtside while two NBA All-Stars dribbled around her.
Ali also shared pictures of the family enjoying Italian food, along with sushi and sashimi—just classic family meals, I guess.
In late June, the couple attended the Hermes SS26 show during Paris Men’s Week, snapping photos with Jalen’s teammate Karl Anthony Towns and his girlfriend, Jordyn Woods.
Now, it seems like Brunson is making the most of his downtime before new head coach Mike Brown’s era begins. New York made a significant move by letting go of Tom Thibodeau after five seasons, looking to turn the page.
The Knicks, eager to bounce back from their recent playoff shortcomings against the Pacers, made headlines last month by signing two-way wing Mikal Bridges to a four-year, $150 million contract extension.
As for Brunson, he inked a four-year contract extension last July, ensuring he’ll remain with the Knicks at least until the end of the 2028-29 season.
