Christian Braun

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.