Knicks star Jalen Brunson marries his high school sweetheart at the Ritz Carlton in Chicago with fellow NBA stars watching him walk down the aisle
Knicks star Jalen Brunson marries his high school sweetheart at the Ritz Carlton in Chicago with fellow NBA stars watching him walk down the aisle
- Brunson and Ali Marks met while attending Adlai E. Stevenson High School
- He is coming off a career-best season in which he helped New York reach the playoffs
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New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson married his high school sweetheart Ali Marks at Chicago’s Ritz Carlton.
Multiple players with whom Brunson, 26, has shared the field during his time with both the Knicks and in college with the Villanova Wildcats attended the event, including Ryan Arcidiacono, Julius Randle, Derrick Rose, RJ Barrett, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo.
“We wanted to bring all our closest friends (and) family together in a city that means so much to both of us,” Brunson shared. PEOPLEadding that it’s “emotional to see everyone who matters to us in the same room.”
Marks echoed the feeling when she said, “We wanted it to be a big big party: festive and fun, with lights, lasers, a fun DJ, good food, good drinks.”
According to wedding planner Carrie Zack, the couple wanted an atmosphere similar to a night out at one of their favorite places rather than a traditional wedding party.
Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson is married to his high school sweetheart Ali Marks
Brunson and Marks met while attending Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois
Brunson is coming off a best season helping New York reach the NBA playoffs
Another important part of the wedding was “Lots of bars and bartenders so none of the guests have to wait in line.”
The couple originally met while attending Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois and remained together despite attending different colleges.
Brunson had a well-documented career at Villanova, while Marks, on the other hand, studied at the University of Illinois.
“She’s always been by my side and I’m lucky to have her,” Brunson said.
“I am thrilled to celebrate this special milestone with all of our closest friends and family who have supported us throughout the many years of our relationship.
“There is a lot of shared history. I look forward to finally calling Ali my wife!’
Brunson is coming off the best statistical and arguably most impactful season of his career.
In his first season with the Knicks after leaving the Dallas Mavericks as a free agent, Brunson averaged 24 points, 6.2 assists and 3.5 rebounds as he led the Knicks to the second round of the NBA playoffs before suffered a loss to the eventual Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat.