Jalen Brunson, wife Ali share a kiss after winning Eastern Conference finals MVP
Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks celebrated winning the Eastern Conference Finals MVP with a kiss from his wife, Ali. The emotional moment occurred after the Knicks completed a sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Brunson averaged 25.5 points per game in the series, leading the Knicks to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999.
- ▪Jalen Brunson was named the Eastern Conference Finals MVP after a unanimous vote.
- ▪He scored 15 points in the decisive Game 4, helping the Knicks win 130-93.
- ▪Brunson's wife, Ali, shared a heartfelt post on Instagram about their daughter and the victory.
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NBA Jalen Brunson, wife Ali share a kiss after winning Eastern Conference finals MVP By Jenna Lemoncelli Published May 26, 2026, 9:01 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Knicks guard Jalen Brunson sealed New York’s Eastern Conference Finals sweep of the Cavaliers with a kiss. After being named the series MVP by a unanimous vote, Brunson and his wife, Ali, embraced in an emotional moment on the court at Rocket Arena, as seen in photos of the pair on Monday night. “I can’t wait to tell Jordyn her dad is going to the NBA Finals,” Ali wrote in an Instagram Story post, including a snapshot of the couple’s 1-year-old daughter, who was sporting a Brunson tee. 4 Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks kisses his wife Dr.
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