Vampire Diaries Star Surprises NBA Star with On-Screen Love

NBA player Jalen Brunson and his wife have expressed their significant fandom for the popular television series 'The Vampire Diaries.' Actor Paul Wesley, a former star of the supernatural drama, shared an anecdote about attending a New York Knicks game with his on-screen love interest, Nina Dobrev. Wesley mentioned he brought Dobrev, who portrayed Elena Gilbert, to the game as a surprise for the athlete. During this April 3rd game against the Chicago Bulls, the Knicks achieved a remarkable 136-96 victory, a margin of 50 points. Wesley humorously suggested that Brunson's exceptional performance was influenced by Elena's presence. The series 'The Vampire Diaries' aired for eight seasons from 2009 to 2017 and centered on a love triangle involving vampires and a human. Brunson has also shown admiration for other television programs, notably expressing a desire to appear on 'Law & Order: SVU' and having exchanged messages with star Mariska Hargitay.