The miraculous 15-point score in just 20 minutes had the whole league comparing him to King James last season. With Aaron Gordon vouching for the youngster, tonight?s game seems interesting. With 5 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists, the 21st pick of the 2022?23 season is all set to bring some defense tactics to the court.

Since the Denver Nuggets didn’t have specialists in the form of defenders up until the 2021?22 season, ‘LeBraun’ seems to fill these big shoes just right. With speculations of being the best Bruce Brown replacement, chances seem bright for the young player. Giving special attention to his beard and the Larry O’Brien trophy saga, Christian Braun might end up being the best 6th man for the defending champions.

LeBraun is blocking LeBron James

Having the same hype that LeBron James once had in any game, Braun was deemed a ?rare rookie? last season. The claim seems to hold ground tonight as well. With the superb block tonight, Braun had a face-off with LeBron.

Although he has registered 1 point, 1 rebound, and 1 assist throughout his 9 minutes on the hardwood, the shooting guard is up for more. Matching his spectacular performance in Game 4 against the Miami Heat last season, he might help the Nuggets win another championship.

Although not a good fit as a starter, the small guard is the most stable player for the second unit. In case any player faces injuries in the first unit, ‘LeBraun’ can become the best replacement. Not only that, there are speculations about CB being the workhorse next season as well.

Denver Nuggets: Going Strong with Christian Baul and Aaron+ KCP

The defending champions now have three players with impeccable defensive skills. With Christian Braun, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Aaron Gordon, the franchise has swept the game again.

Tonight, the Nuggets have shown why they are the best competitor in the West. Reclaiming victory with a score of 119-107, Nikola Jokic and Co. crushed the ‘revenge game’ dream of the Lakers.

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Although the Burlington native had to stand out in his rookie season last year, tonight he displayed the same grit and hunger. No doubt, he is in the race to be the best defender that the Nuggets have. The next opponent is the Memphis Grizzlies, and the match is due on the night of October 27th.

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