Following the fact that Jalen Brunson and Rick Brunson share the same last name, many have wanted to know the relation between the two – whether they are related or they just happen to share the same last name, Continue reading to find out.

Is Jalen Brunson related to Rick Brunson?

Jalen Brunson is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association.

He played college basketball for Villanova University, where he was the National Player of the Year as a junior and won two national championships.

Rick Brunson on the other hand is an American basketball coach for the New York Knicks and a former professional player.

‘Accorsing to the information gathered, the two are related by blood. Rick Brunson happens to be the father of Jalen Brunson.

He welcomed the basketball player and his sister who has been identified as Erica with his wife, Sandra Brunson.