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Christian Braun

Christian Braun is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. Drafted by the Nuggets, he is known for his contributions to the team. He is a professional athlete in the sport of basketball.


April 17, 2001: Christian Braun's Birth

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

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2019: Mr. Kansas Basketball

In 2019, Christian Braun 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 Christian Braun Day.

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 Commitment

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 and was projected as a first-round selection in the NBA draft.

2023: NBA Championship with Nuggets

In 2023, Christian Braun won his first NBA championship with the 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: First NBA Championship

In 2023, during his rookie season, Christian Braun became a key role player in the Denver Nuggets' NBA Finals run, helping the franchise and Nikola Jokić win their first NBA championship against the Miami Heat, becoming the fifth player in basketball history to win NCAA and NBA titles in back-to-back seasons.

2023: Brother Played at Kansas

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

2025: Holder of Championships

As of 2025, Christian Braun holds three 6A KSHSAA state championships, an NCAA Division I championship, and an NBA championship.