Christian Braun was an important part of the Denver Nuggets rotation in the team’s championship run last season. Despite Braun being just a rookie, he took on some of the toughest match-ups and guarded the star players the best he could in the playoffs.
Braun’s best game was arguably Game 3 of the 2023 NBA Finals. He dropped 15 points off the bench, on 87.5% shooting from the field. Mike Malone, head coach for the Denver Nuggets, said after the game, “Tonight, man, I could just feel the confidence kind of oozing out of him.”
Braun has just spent one season in the NBA but has the potential to be a two-way star. His defense starts with his aggressiveness and he is not afraid to step-up and do his role. So far in his career he has already overachieved for a rookie by winning a ring. The only thing he needs to improve on is his offense. He does not put up many shots and rarely shoots 3-pointers. However, Braun is just 22 years old and has a lot of time to improve.
In the 2022/23 season, Braun averaged 4.7 points, 0.8 assists, and 2.4 rebounds per game, while shooting at 49.5% from the field, including 35.4% from the 3-point line.
Christian Braun Height
Christian Braun stands at 6 feet 7 inches (1.98 meters). His length allows him to play great defense and finish strongly in the paint. Rebounding is also his strong suit and can crash the boards and keep possessions alive.
Braun is a slasher who frequently drives to the rim and is also a decent shooter. However, his offensive arsenal is limited. He hasn’t developed a mid-range jumper yet and is not known for creating his own shot.
Christian Braun Wingspan
Unlike most players in the NBA, Braun’s wingspan is exactly equal to his height. His wingspan is measured at 6 feet 7 inches. He is a shooting guard and has the length to contest shots, and steal the ball from them. So far in his career, Braun has averaged 0.2 blocks and 0.5 steals per game.
Along with his length, Braun has quick feet which helps him keep up with the offensive players on the perimeter. His basketball IQ and scrappiness helps his team win a lot of ball games. He plays winning basketball and has a lot of untapped potential stored in him.
FAQs
A. He played for the University of Kansas.
A. Braun is listed at 98 kg (218 lbs).
A. Braun scored 15 points and was 7/8 from the field.
A. Braun is from Burlington, Kansas, United States.
