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Meet the Wives and Girlfriends Cheering on the New York Knicks at the 2026 NBA Finals

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Get to know the wives and girlfriends behind the biggest stars on the team, including Jalen Brunson's wife, Ali, and Karl-Anthony Towns' fiancée, Jordyn Woods
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Meet the New York Knicks' No. 1 cheer squad!

The only people who rival the New York superfans, who show up to support the blue and orange team at Madison Square Garden and on the road, are the wives and girlfriends of this year's Eastern Conference champs.

Catch 'em courtside, decked out in outfits with designs customized for their partners, and dominating on social media, where they post close-up looks of all the action and share glimpses into their lives beyond the arenas.

Take Jordyn Woods, for example, who's pulled up to nearly every Knicks game to cheer on her fiancé, Karl-Anthony Towns, in fashion-forward 'fits and a superstitious bag. Not only does she rock outfits with her partner's name and number on them, but she does it for "lucky" reasons, too!

Ali Brunson is also a staple at games to cheer on her husband, Jalen Brunson, who she's known since high school (they even went to prom together). She even sometimes brings a special someone along with her to games: the couple's young daughter, Jordyn.

The Knicks' return to the NBA Finals is a major benchmark for the New York team, who last played in the championship series in 1999. Now, the team will take on the San Antonio Spurs in the best-of-seven series with Game 1 on Wednesday, June 3.

Ahead of tipoff, read on for a full guide to the wives and girlfriends cheering on the New York Knicks' top players.

Ali Brunson, Jalen Brunson's Wife

Jalen Brunson married wife Ali in 2023. The Knicks star proposed to his longtime girlfriend in 2022 after nine years of dating.

The pair's love story began at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Ill., in October 2013. Nearly two years later, Brunson posted pictures of the two attending their senior prom together in May 2015.

While Brunson attended Villanova University in Pennsylvania, where he played Division I basketball, Ali stayed close to home at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, according to her LinkedIn. She studied kinesiology and exercise science, and graduated in 2017.

Ali attended Northwestern University the following year, where she received her doctorate in physical therapy in 2021. The couple dated long-distance while they both attended college and until she moved to Dallas following her graduation from Northwestern. Brunson was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 2018.

Brunson proposed to Ali at their high school gym in September 2022, asking for her hand in marriage while surrounded by flowers and candles.

“She's always been by my side and I'm lucky to have her,” Brunson said of Ali after they wed a year later. “I'm excited to celebrate this special milestone with all of our closest friends and family, who have been so supportive over the many years of our relationship."

The couple welcomed their daughter, Jordyn James Brunson, on July 31, 2024.

Jordyn Woods, Karl-Anthony Towns' Fiancée

Karl-Anthony Towns is engaged to Jordyn Woods, who he proposed to on Christmas Day in December 2025. The Knicks star popped the question to the social media influencer after nearly five years of dating.

The couple's love story began in 2020 after being close friends for years. "We know each other. We know each other's hearts. We know each other on good days and bad days and we've been through a lot of bad days together," Woods previously said of dating her "best friend."

Woods made her relationship with Towns Instagram official four months into dating. She posted a series of photos of herself and the Knicks star cozying up on the beach in coordinated Versace swimwear.

A few days after going public with their romance, Woods spoke to Extra about her new love, sharing that it was a "very organic relationship." She explained that she and Towns had been best friends "for a long time" and "connected about losing a parent at a very young age."

Towns has been vocal about his appreciation for Woods, and how grateful he is for her. "My woman has held me down more than the world knows... My love for her knows no bounds and I would be remiss if I don't acknowledge the power a good woman can have in your life."

Shannon Hart, Josh Hart's Wife

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Josh Hart is married to Shannon Hart, who he wed in August 2021. The Knicks shooting guard proposed to his childhood sweetheart in December 2020.

The couple met for the first time in high school, where their love story blossomed. In March 2020, Shannon reflected on their sweet timeline with an Instagram tribute in honor of Josh's 25th birthday.

"From meeting you in 10th grade when we were only 15... to college... to you being drafted... to now. The years have really flew by but we have literally been through everything together (almost half our lives 😳). I wouldn't change this journey with you for the world," she wrote.

Two years after their wedding, Hart penned a heartfelt tribute in celebration of their second anniversary and shared a photo of the two on Instagram. "2 years in and there is no one I'd rather have by my side," he wrote in August 2023.

Hart and Shannon became parents in May 2023 when they welcomed their twin sons, Hendrix Aaron and Haze Dana. Two months later, the NBA star shared photos on Instagram of his little ones, including a picture of them wearing Knicks jerseys over their diapers.

In addition to being a constant support to Hart and a mom to their twins, she's also a registered nurse. According to Shannon's bio on X, she attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where she also played soccer.

Ana Zortea, Miles McBride's Girlfriend

Miles McBride is dating Ana Zortea, who he met at West Virginia University during her first weekend at the school after she relocated for graduate school in August 2021. They were introduced to each other by mutual friends in the athletic department because she was a swimmer.

Zortea is originally from Criciúma in the south of Brazil and moved to the United States at age 16 to pursue her dreams of being a professional swimmer, per BET. She landed a scholarship at Florida State University, where she completed her bachelor's degree before making the move to WVU.

When they met, Zortea wasn't aware of McBride's basketball talents. "People were coming up to him to take pictures with him, and I thought he was a famous TikToker or something," she told the outlet with a laugh.

"Because he wasn't the tallest guy in the room—he's 6-foot-2—you don't immediately think, 'Oh, he's a basketball player.' I was so into TikTok, given my own career, that I thought he was a famous TikToker for a second. Then I found out he wasn't; he was a very good basketball player," she added.

In mid-June 2025, the couple welcomed their first baby together, daughter Ace McBride. Watching the basketball star become a girl dad has been a highlight for Zortea, who told BET that he's been "obsessed with her from the second she was born."

Now, both Zortea and baby Ace are sideline staples at his games. "She loves the arena," the proud mom shared.

Cameron Aimonetti, Landry Shamet's Girlfriend

Landry Shamet's girlfriend is Cameron Aimonetti. While it's unclear when their relationship started, she has photos on her Instagram with the Knicks star that date back to September 2024 when they attended a friend's wedding together.

While Shamet's Instagram profile is largely basketball-focused, he posted a heartfelt tribute to Aimonetti alongside several photos with her in November 2025.

"Highs or lows, rain or shine, any and everything in between— my rock through all that this life has to offer and there is nobody else I can imagine experiencing this journey with," he began his heartfelt caption in tribute to Aimonetti.

"Im overwhelmed with gratitude knowing that I have you to lean on when things are difficult, to hold me accountable, to celebrate with, to confide in, to laugh and cry with, and to give me direction," he continued, adding, "I love you. ♾️ ❤️."

The shooting guard's Instagram roundup included photos of the couple, in addition to a few solo shots of Aimonetti. The first picture featured the pair standing center court at Madison Square Garden, while other images showed them dressed up and holding hands.

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Aimonetti, who is a real estate agent, has shared glimpses of her relationship with Shamet over the years on her social media. She's posted pictures from their date nights in the city to her courtside support (and custom Knicks style!) at his games.

When the Knicks punched their tickets to the NBA Finals, Aimonetti was there to celebrate the big win. "Eastern Conference Champions🧡💙 NYC, WE LOVE YOU! Let's go get the chip🏆," she wrote on Instagram alongside photos with Shamet.

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