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Christian Braun

Christian Braun is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. He previously played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks, where he was a key starter on their 2022 NCAA championship-winning team. In 2023, he continued his success by winning his first NBA title with the Nuggets. Braun notably became only the fifth player in basketball history to achieve the rare feat of winning both an NCAA championship and an NBA title in consecutive years.


April 17, 2001: Christian Braun's Birth

On April 17, 2001, Christian Nicolas Braun was born.

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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, the University of Kansas declared that day Christian Braun Day.

April 24, 2022: Declared for the 2022 NBA Draft

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

May 25, 2022: Decision to Remain in NBA Draft

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 with the Nuggets

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 on the Kansas Jayhawks team.

2023: NBA Title with the Denver Nuggets

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

2023: Won First NBA Championship

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