Christian Braun

Christian Braun

Shooting Guard Small Forward
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2023-24 REGULAR SEASON STATS
7.3 PTS
3.7 REB
1.6 AST
.384 3P%
0.5 STLS

Personal Information

Full Name Christian Braun
Position Shooting Guard, Small Forward
DOB (Age) 17-04-2001 (23 yrs)
Height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight 218 lbs (99 kgs)
Hometown Burlington, KS
College University of Kansas
Draft 2022 - Rd: 1, Pick: 21 (DEN)
Debut 2022

Recent Games

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Date Opp Result Min PTS FG FG% 3PT 3P% FT FT% REB AST BLK
Sun 04/14
@ MEM MEM
W 126-111 24 19 6 - 14 0.43 2 - 6 0.33 5 - 6 0.83 10 5 0
Sat 04/13
@ SAS SAS
L 120-121 22 11 4 - 7 0.57 2 - 4 0.50 1 - 2 0.50 3 3 2
Thu 04/11
@ MIN MIN
W 116-107 27 8 4 - 7 0.57 0 - 1 0.00 0 - 1 0.00 5 1 1
Wed 04/10
@ UTA UTA
W 111-95 28 11 4 - 6 0.67 3 - 4 0.75 0 - 0 0.00 2 5 0
Sun 04/07
@ ATL ATL
W 142-110 24 5 2 - 3 0.67 1 - 1 1.00 0 - 0 0.00 3 1 0

Regular Season Stats

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Season Team GP GS Min PTS FG FG% 3PT 3P% FT FT% OFF DEF REB AST BLK
2023
DEN DEN
82 4 20.2 7.3 2.707 - 5.890 .460 0.768 - 2.000 .384 1.134 - 1.634 .694 1.0 2.8 3.7 1.6 0.4
2022
DEN DEN
76 6 15.5 4.7 1.882 - 3.803 .495 0.447 - 1.263 .354 0.526 - 0.842 .625 0.6 1.8 2.4 0.8 0.2
Career 158 10 17.9 6.1 2.310 - 4.886 .473 0.614 - 1.646 .373 0.842 - 1.253 .672 0.8 2.3 3.1 1.2 0.3

Christian Braun News

"Offload of many false stories" - Russell Westbrook shuts down reports of dispute with Nuggets guard over jersey number switch "Offload of many false stories" - Russell Westbrook shuts down reports of dispute with Nuggets guard over jersey number switch
"Offload of many false stories" - Russell Westbrook shuts down reports of dispute with Nuggets guard over jersey number switch
3 current players who won both NBA and NCAA championships ft. Anthony Davis 3 current players who won both NBA and NCAA championships ft. Anthony Davis
3 current players who won both NBA and NCAA championships ft. Anthony Davis 
Watch: Christian Braun swats LeBron James’ attempt as Nuggets go up 17 early in the 2nd quarter Watch: Christian Braun swats LeBron James’ attempt as Nuggets go up 17 early in the 2nd quarter
Watch: Christian Braun swats LeBron James’ attempt as Nuggets go up 17 early in the 2nd quarter
Christian Braun highlights Jokic's leadership trait as he recalls "You won the game" comments despite triple-doubles from him and Murray Christian Braun highlights Jokic's leadership trait as he recalls "You won the game" comments despite triple-doubles from him and Murray
Christian Braun highlights Jokic's leadership trait as he recalls "You won the game" comments despite triple-doubles from him and Murray
"He doesn’t skip those things" - Christian Braun details processes which make Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray formidable "He doesn’t skip those things" - Christian Braun details processes which make Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray formidable
"He doesn’t skip those things" - Christian Braun details processes which make Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray formidable

Christian Braun: A Brief Biography

Christian Braun
Christian Braun


Christian Braun, born on April 17, 2001, is a professional basketball player who plays as a shooting guard for the Denver Nuggets. Braun played college basketball at the University of Kansas for three seasons, where he was a key member of the NCAA title-winning team in 2022.


In the 2022 NBA Draft, Braun was picked 21st overall by the Nuggets. Interestingly, after the Nuggets won their first championship last season, Braun became only the fifth player in NBA history to win back-to-back NCAA and NBA titles. He is known for his excellent defensive and shooting skills. In 76 games for the Nuggets in the 2022/23 season, Braun averaged 4.7 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game.


Christian Braun Personal Information


NameChristian Braun
Age22
DOBApril 17, 2001
NationalityThe United States of America
Mother’s NameLisa Braun
Father’s nameDonny Braun
ProfessionNBA player
Net Worth$2 million
Height6 feet 6 inches
Weight99.8 kg
CollegeUniversity of Kansas
Relationship StatusN/A


Christian Braun Early Life

Coming from a family passionate about sports, Braun was trained by his father Donny Braun, who was also a basketball player. He started his basketball journey at Blue Valley Northwest High School, where he helped his team win multiple state championships.


Braun then attended the University of Kansas for college, where he played basketball for three seasons. In his junior year, he averaged 14.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game and was an instrumental part of the team that won the 2022 NCAA championship.


Christian Braun Personal Life

Both Christian Braun’s parents come from basketball backgrounds. His father Donny Braun, played basketball for Saint Louis University, while his mother, Lisa (Sandbothe) Braun, was inducted into the University of Missouri’s Sports Hall of fame. Lisa's twin, Lori, and brother, Mike, also had successful basketball careers in college.


Christian Braun Brothers

Christian Braun’s bond with basketball is further strengthened by his brothers Parker and Landon. Parker is a basketball player at Santa Clara University, whereas Landon, is playing for Blue Valley Northwest High School. Originating from Burlington, Kansas, Christian won three state championships for Blue Valley Northwest High School.


Christian Braun Girlfriend

No information is available about Braun’s current or past relationships.


Christian Braun Kids

Christian Braun does not have any kids at the moment.


Christian Braun Social Media

Christian Braun has an Instagram account where he has over 237k followers. Most of his posts are about his workouts and pictures with his Nuggets teammates.


Instagram Account: (@christianxbraun)


Christian Braun
Christian Braun, Picture Courtesy/Braun’s Instagram account

Christian Braun Net Worth

As of 2023, Christian Braun's net worth is estimated at around $2 million. This impressive sum has largely come from his professional basketball journey. Selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 21st overall pick, Braun is currently on a 4-year $13.7 million rookie deal.


Christian Braun Brand Ambassador

Christian Braun hasn't signed any official brand ambassador deals. However, his growing popularity and undeniable talent suggest he's a prime candidate for big partnerships in the near future. Despite lacking official endorsements, Braun's face has already graced advertising campaigns for notable brands. He's been featured in promotions for giants like Nike and Gatorade.


Given his upward trajectory, it won't be surprising if major brands soon rally to have Braun represent them in official capacities.


Christian Braun Investments

No information is available about Christian Braun’s investments as of 2023.


Christian Braun Career Stats

NBA games played: 76

Games started: 6

Minutes per game: 15.5

Points per game: 4.7

Rebounds per game: 2.4

Assists per game: 0.8

Field goal percentage: 49.5%

Three-point percentage: 35.4%

Free throw percentage: 62.5%.


These numbers, while early in his career, highlight Braun's promise and adaptability at the professional level.


Christian Braun Achievements

Christian Braun has achieved various awards in his small basketball career. Let's take a look at some of his biggest accomplishments:


NBA Champion (2023): Christian Braun played a great role for the Nuggets off the bench and helped the team win their first NBA title in franchise history.


NCAA Champion (2022): Braun played for the University of Kansas and won the NCAA championship in his junior year.


Second-team All-Big 12 selection in 2022, Big 12 All-Freshman Team in 2020, Mr. Kansas Basketball in 2019, Gatorade Kansas Player of the Year in 2019, Kansas High School Sports Hall of Fame inductee in 2023


Christian Braun Contract

Christian Braun has made a big step in his basketball journey by signing a contract with the Denver Nuggets in 2023. Here's what this means:


Contract Duration and Value: He signed a deal that lasts 4 years, and he'll earn a total of $13,769,157 during this time. That's a lot of money for an NBA rookie!


Yearly Earnings: For the 2023/24 NBA season, Braun is set to earn $2.9 million.


Christian Braun Diet

Christian Braun is a professional basketball player. So, his diet is very important for his body and training. He is known to eat a balanced diet which includes protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. Braun drinks plenty of water every day. Also, he eats a lot of fruits, nuts, and yogurt.


Christian Braun House

According to online sources, Braun currently lives in an apartment in Denver, Colorado.


Christian Braun Cars

No information is available about Braun’s car collection in the public domain.



FAQs

A. Christian Braun is 22 years old as of October 2023. 

A.  Christian Braun plays as shooting guard/small forward. 

A. Christian Braun is 6 feet 7 inches tall.

A. According to the online sources, the net worth of Christian Braun is around $2 million as of 2023.

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