History of Christian Braun in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 2, 2026

Christian Braun is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. He plays the shooting guard position.

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April 17, 2001: Christian Braun's Birth

On April 17, 2001, Christian Nicholas Braun was born. He later became a professional basketball player.

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2019: Mr. Kansas Basketball

In 2019, Christian Braun, a Kansas native, won the Mr. Kansas Basketball award, marking an early achievement in his basketball career.

November 27, 2020: Career-High Performance Against Saint Joseph's

On November 27, 2020, Christian Braun achieved a career-high of 30 points, nine rebounds, and four steals in a game against Saint Joseph's, which Kansas won 94–72.

April 4, 2022: Christian Braun Day

On April 4, 2022, the school declared that day Christian Braun Day, marking a special honor for him.

April 24, 2022: Declaration for the NBA Draft

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

May 25, 2022: Confirmation of NBA Draft Entry

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

July 3, 2022: Signing Rookie Scale Contract with Denver Nuggets

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

2022: NBA Draft and Selection by Denver Nuggets

In 2022, Christian Braun was selected 21st overall by the Denver Nuggets in the NBA draft, marking his entry into professional basketball.

2022: NCAA Division I Championship

In 2022, Christian Braun, as a player for the Kansas Jayhawks, won the NCAA Division I championship.

2023: Played in All 82 Games

In 2023, Christian Braun played in all 82 games for the Nuggets during the 2023-24 NBA season, averaging 7.3 points per game.

2023: NBA Championship with Denver Nuggets

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

2023: Family

In 2023, Christian Braun's older brother, Parker, played at Kansas during the 2023-24 season.

2024: Starting Shooting Guard

In 2024, Christian Braun became the Nuggets' starting shooting guard before the 2024-25 NBA season began and made 79 appearances (77 starts), averaging 15.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game.