Jalen Brunson

Basketball player and NBA champion

Jalen Brunson - Basketball player and NBA champion
Born

August 31st, 1996
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player, played college basketball at Villanova University, achieving significant success. Contributed to Villanova's NCAA Championships in 2016 and 2018. Drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 2018. Played pivotal roles with the Mavericks before signing with the New York Knicks in 2021, becoming a key player for the team. Recognized for leadership on and off the court, earned the NBA All-Star selection, showcasing skills in playmaking and scoring.

Won NCAA Championships with Villanova in 2016 and 2018

Selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2018 NBA Draft

Earned NBA All-Star selection in 2023

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