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Christian Braun

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


April 17, 2001: Christian Braun's Birth

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

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2019: Mr. Kansas Basketball

In 2019, Christian Braun, a Kansas native, won Mr. Kansas Basketball.

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 school declared that day to be Christian Braun Day in his honor.

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: 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.

July 3, 2022: Signs Rookie Contract

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

2022: NCAA Division I Championship

In 2022, Christian Braun started for the Kansas Jayhawks squad that won the NCAA Division I championship.

2022: NBA Draft Selection

In the 2022 NBA draft, Christian Braun was selected 21st overall by the Denver Nuggets, marking a significant milestone in his career.

2023: Played in all 82 games

In 2023, Christian Braun played in all 82 games for the Denver Nuggets, averaging 7.3 points per game.

2023: NBA Championship with the 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 became the fifth player in NBA history to win an NCAA and NBA championship in back-to-back seasons.

2023: Family Connection to Kansas Basketball

In 2023, Christian Braun's older brother, Parker, played at Kansas during the 2023-24 season, highlighting the family's connection to Kansas basketball.

2024: Starting Shooting Guard for the Nuggets

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

October 20, 2025: Contract Extension with Nuggets

On October 20, 2025, Christian Braun and the Nuggets agreed to a five-year, $125 million contract extension.