Christian Braun

Christian Braun’s season has been nothing short of stunning. The loss of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope last summer was largely brought about by the Nuggets’ front office and ownership’s confidence in Braun.

While Braun isn’t the screen-navigator or wily veteran that KCP is, the results have been nothing but positive because of Braun’s offensive contributions. He leads the league in fastbreak points per game and has become an elite-level finisher through contact.

Braun is extremely even-keeled in his approach and has the head on his shoulders and work ethic to be a longtime starter for teams in championship contention.