Nuggets Journal: Christian Braun, even as a rookie, is ready for the playoffs

Since becoming a fixture of the Nuggets’ second unit several weeks ago, Christian Braun’s added defensive versatility, athleticism, and energy

Brandon Ingram tried to go baseline. Christian Braun cut him off at the pass.

It was one instance from Thursday’s loss to New Orleans that underscored why Braun is going to play a vital role once the Nuggets get into the postseason. Yes, with the No. 21 pick in last year’s draft, Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth unearthed a prospect who’s going to play rotational minutes on a team with title aspirations. That’s a significant win for a GM making his first-ever draft pick.

Asked late Thursday night whether he’d thought about playing in the postseason, Braun showed an eagerness to compete.

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