Christian Braun was drafted by the Denver Nuggets with the 21st overall pick in 2022. Braun is only one of five players in history to win the NCAA championship and the NBA championship in back-to-back seasons. Others to achieve such a feat are Magic Johnson, Billy Thompson, Bill Russell and Henry Bibby.
In 76 games for the Nuggets in his rookie season, Braun averaged 4.7 points and 2.4 rebounds per game. He shot 49.5% from the field, including 35.4% from deep. The defensive minded shooting guard will be looking for another deep postseason run with the Nuggets alongside superstars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
Christian Braun Mom
Lisa Braun is the mother of Christian Braun. She has been a part of basketball from her younger days. She belongs to the Sandbothe family of Washington. She and her six siblings were All-State players who received athletic scholarships to attend college.
She played basketball at University of Missouri where she was honored with All-Big Eight Conference selection twice in her career. In 2019, she and her siblings became Missouri Sports Hall of Famers.
Lisa Braun is always critical of her son’s performances. However, she also sometimes criticizes him constructively so that her son continues to get better at the game. She was pleased when her son was drafted by the Nuggets and stated that she is confident that her son would continue to grow and improve while playing for the Nuggets.
Christian Braun Parents
Christian Braun is the son of Lisa Braun and Don Braun. Both of them are former basketball players.
Christian Braun’s Father
Donny Braun is the father of Christian Braun. He was a former basketball player at St. Louis University. However, he was really proud when his son played for the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team. This is because originally he wanted to play at Kansas, but was unable to do so. Therefore, he loved seeing his son play for his dream team.
What Nationality are Christian Braun’s Parents?
Christian Braun’s parents Donny Braun and Lisa Braun are residents of Kansas which makes them American nationals. They are white Caucasians in ethnicity.
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FAQs
A. Born in Burlington, Kansas, United States on April 17, 2001, Christian Braun is presently 22 years old.
A. Don Braun and Lisa Braun are the parents of Christian Braun.
A. Christian Braun won the NBA championship with the Nuggets in 2023.
A. Christian Braun wears jersey #0 for the Denver Nuggets.
A. Christian Braun averaged 4.7 points and 2.4 rebounds per game throughout 76 games in the 2022/23 season.
