Why Jalen Brunson’s wife Ali believes she helps Knicks star make shots
The New York Knicks are one game away from winning their first NBA championship in 53 years after a 29-point comeback victory over the Spurs. In an Instagram video, Jalen Brunson’s wife Ali Marks Brunson said she tries to match her breathing to his and mimics his shooting motion, believing it influences his shots. She discussed this ritual with Josh Hart’s wife, Shannon, during a conversation that was posted online.
- ▪The Knicks erased a 29-point deficit in the second half of Game 4 to take the lead late in the fourth quarter.
- ▪Ali Brunson explained that she aligns her breath with Jalen’s and imitates his shooting motion, claiming the shots go in when she does so.
- ▪She shared this belief in an Instagram video where she talked with Shannon Hart about their respective superstitions.
- ▪The video was posted on Thursday, highlighting the personal rituals of players’ spouses during the NBA Finals.
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nba finals NBA New York Knicks Why Jalen Brunson’s wife Ali believes she helps Knicks star make shots By Grant Young Published June 11, 2026, 8:51 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The Knicks are one game away from winning their first NBA championship in 53 years after their instant classic comeback win against the Spurs on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. While all of the World’s Most Famous Arena was rocking after OG Abunoby’s heroic tip-in during the final seconds, nobody was probably more relieved than star guard Jalen Brunson’s wife, Ali Marks Brunson.
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