Offensive Game
Developing scorer with reliable catch-and-shoot ability. Improving off-the-dribble game. Not yet a primary creator but effective in the right system.
Career Journey
Denver Nuggets
2021-present
NBA Champion
Won championship with Nuggets in 2023 — key starter
2021 NBA Draft
Selected 21st overall by Denver Nuggets
Rising Star
Emerged as one of the best young two-way guards
Career Earnings
~$15M
Estimated total NBA career salary
Player Agent
2025-26 season · View contract
| Season | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 44 | 12 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 51.9% | 30.1% |
Christian Braun is a high-motor two-way wing who has climbed from rotation piece to full-time starter for the Denver Nuggets. A first-round pick out of Kansas in 2022, he won an NBA championship as a rookie in 2023, earning Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic's trust with his cutting, transition play and willingness to defend the toughest perimeter assignment. He took a clear leap in 2025-26, averaging 12.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists while starting every game he played. Braun is the kind of connective, low-maintenance role player good teams covet — he scores without plays run for him and competes on every possession.
Offensive Game
Developing scorer with reliable catch-and-shoot ability. Improving off-the-dribble game. Not yet a primary creator but effective in the right system.
Defensive Game
High-energy, physical defender. Competes on every possession. Length and lateral quickness allow him to guard multiple positions.
Intangibles
Championship IQ developed at Kansas and refined at Denver. Understands role and executes assignments without freelancing.
Personal Life & Family
Status
Single
Parents & Siblings
Off the Court
Youth basketball camps in Kansas
Community outreach in Denver
Did You Know?
Braun won championships at the college level (2022 NCAA title with Kansas) and professional level (2023 NBA title with Denver) in back-to-back years — a remarkably rare consecutive achievement.
He grew up in Overland Park, Kansas, just 40 miles from the University of Kansas campus, and was a local recruiting success story for the Jayhawks.
His nickname among Nuggets teammates is 'CB', and he has been praised by coaches for his professionalism and coachability despite being one of the youngest players on the roster.
Braun played 21 playoff games as a rookie, more than many players see in their first several seasons, giving him postseason experience that most guards his age lack entirely.
Career Honors
NBA Champion (2023)
NCAA National Champion (2022, Kansas)
NBA All-Rookie consideration (2022-23)
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