Christian Braun
#0SG · Denver Nuggets
Height
6'6"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
25
College
Kansas
Experience
3 yrs
Wingspan
6'6.5"
Reach
8'3.5"
Hand Size
8" × 8.5"
A
D
C-
B+
N/A
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The Verdict on Christian, in One Read
On the field, Christian Braun grades out as a middling SG for Denver Nuggets (C- Impact). That places him 34th of 147 graded shooting guards. In his on-court role, the grade is strong (B+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. Against that production, his deal reads as a clear bargain on the Contract Value Index (A) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is negative (D Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 281 | 12.0 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 51.9% | 36.5% | 75.8% |
| 2025-26 | | 44 | 12.0 | 4.8 | 2.7 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakB-LongevityMid-CareerRecentB
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 44 | 12.0 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 51.9% | B- B- |
| 2024-25 | | 79 | 15.4 | 5.2 | 2.6 | 58.0% | B+ B+ |
| 2023-24 | | 82 | 7.3 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 46.0% | C C |
| 2022-23 | | 76 | 4.7 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 49.5% | D- D- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5/1 | @ MIN | L 98-110 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1-4 | 1-4 | -9 |
| Tue, 4/28 | vs MIN | W 125-113 | 31 | 9 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$4.9M
Guaranteed
$26.5M
AAV
$4.9M/yr
Guaranteed %538%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
A
Great Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Christian Braun's contract with the Denver Nuggets grades out as an A CVI — the team is getting significantly more on-court production than what they're paying for. Christian's production is solid — comfortably above the league-average shooting guard threshold. His $4.9M average annual value ranks as minimum-level money for the shooting guard market. The value equation works strongly in the team's favor — they're getting upper-tier production at a price point that builds roster depth. At 25, Christian is entering his prime window — historically when shooting guards post their best numbers. The 1-year deal limits the Denver Nuggets' downside — if the fit doesn't work, they'll have cap flexibility soon.
Performance Analysis
B-
#34 of 147 Shooting Guards
FCA+
Christian Braun earns a B- Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level shooting guard putting up solid numbers for the Denver Nuggets. Through 281 games, Christian is contributing 12.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game in his role. Christian's strongest area is FG% at 51.9, which compares favorably to the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 2.7 (shooting guard median: 4.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Christian ranks 34th. Christian is a reliable contributor who the Denver Nuggets can count on game to game.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Christian's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Christian Compares at the Position
Christian Braun ranks 34th of 147 graded shooting guards by performance. That slots Christian between Cason Wallace (B-) just ahead and Bilal Coulibaly (B-) just behind.
Graded higher
Cason WallaceOklahoma City ThunderB-Malik MonkSacramento KingsB-Kevin HuerterDetroit PistonsB-Christian BraunB-
Graded lower
Bilal CoulibalyWashington WizardsTransaction History
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About this player
Christian Braun is a player in his 3rd NBA season listed at SG for the Denver Nuggets. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Christian Braun, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index A, Performance B-, Sentiment D.
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