Christian Nicholas Braun is an American basketball player who plays for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA. Playing as a shooting guard, Braun is known for his off the bench two-way impact for the Nuggets.
Hailing from Overland Park, Kansas, Braun attended Blue Valley Northwest High School where his basketball talent was evident as he led his team to three Class 6A state titles. For his outstanding performances, he earned the titles of Mr. Kansas Basketball and Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year.
In 2022, Braun's dreams took him to the NBA when he was selected by the Denver Nuggets 21st overall in the NBA Draft. He has impressed fans with the energy he brings on the defensive end off the bench.
Braun also contributed to the Denver Nuggets winning their first NBA title in 2023. In a remarkable feat, he became only the fifth player in basketball history to win NCAA and NBA titles in back-to-back seasons, joining the ranks of legends like Bill Russell, Henry Bibby, Magic Johnson, and Billy Thompson. In the 2023 NBA Finals, Braun averaged 5.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game in 16.3 minutes of game time.
Christian Braun's Annual Salary
Christian Braun will earn $2,949,120 in salary for the 2023-2024 season, according to Spotrac.
A yearly breakdown of Braun’s salary as reported by Sportrac is mentioned below:
| Season | Team | Salary |
| 2022-23 | Denver Nuggets | $2,808,600 |
| 2023-24 | Denver Nuggets | $2,949,120 |
| 2024-25 | Denver Nuggets | $3,089,640 |
| 2025-26 | Denver Nuggets | $4,921,797 |
How long is Christian Braun's Contract?
Christian Braun has a four-year rookie contract with the Denver Nuggets worth $13,769,157. As per the agreement, the first two years of the contract worth $5,757,720 guaranteed, however, the Nuggets have already exercised their team option for the 2024-25 season which means Braun's salary for that season worth $3,089,640 is also guaranteed.
So, Christian Braun’s contract until 2025 is guaranteed. The Nuggets have an option to extend the contract in the 2024 off season.
FAQs
A. Christian Braun will earn $2,949,120 in the 2023-23 season.
A.Christian Braun is 22 years old, as of November 2023. His birthdate is April 17, 2001.
A. Christian Braun is 6 feet 7 inches tall.
A. Chrisitan Braun averaged 15.5 minutes per game during the 2022-23 season.
A. Christian Braun has a four-year, $13.7 million contract with the Nuggets until 2026. There are team options in 2024 and 2025.
