History of Christian Braun in Timeline

Christian Braun is an American professional basketball player currently with the Denver Nuggets. He played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks, where he was a key starter on their 2022 NCAA championship-winning team. Notably, Braun contributed to the Denver Nuggets' first NBA title in 2023. This achievement made him one of only five players in basketball history to win both an NCAA championship and an NBA title in consecutive years.

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April 17, 2001: Christian Braun's Birth

On April 17, 2001, Christian Nicolas Braun was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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November 27, 2020: Career-High Performance

On November 27, 2020, Christian Braun recorded a career-high 30 points, nine rebounds, and four steals in a 94–72 win over Saint Joseph's.

April 4, 2022: Christian Braun Day

On April 4, 2022, Christian Braun Day was declared by the school.

April 24, 2022: NBA Draft Declaration

On April 24, 2022, Christian Braun declared for the 2022 NBA draft, while maintaining his college eligibility.

May 25, 2022: NBA Draft Confirmation

On May 25, 2022, Christian Braun confirmed he would remain in the NBA draft and forego his senior season.

July 3, 2022: Signed Rookie Contract

On July 3, 2022, Christian Braun signed his rookie scale contract with the Denver Nuggets.

2022: NCAA Championship

In 2022, Christian Braun won the NCAA championship as a starter for the Kansas Jayhawks.

2023: NBA Title

In 2023, Christian Braun contributed to the Denver Nuggets winning their first NBA title, becoming the fifth player in basketball history to win NCAA and NBA titles in back-to-back seasons.

2023: First NBA Championship

In 2023, Christian Braun won his first NBA championship with the Denver Nuggets after they defeated the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. He became the fifth player in NBA history to win an NCAA and NBA championship in back-to-back seasons.