Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks captain, and his wife Ali recently announced the birth of their first child, Jordyn James Brunson, born on July 31. The couple shared the news on Instagram with a touching black-and-white photo, celebrating a significant personal milestone just over a year after their wedding in July 2023. Professionally, Brunson is coming off a stellar season where he averaged 28.7 points, 6.7 assists, and 3.6 rebounds per game, leading the Knicks to the Eastern Conference semifinals. He was rewarded with a four-year, $156.5 million contract extension shortly before the birth of his daughter, having intentionally left $113 million guaranteed on the table to help the team in free agency. Brunson's commitment to family and basketball is evident, as he emphasized the importance of securing a future for his family with his contract decision. The Knicks are set to open their 2024-25 season on October 22 against the Boston Celtics.