The offseason arrived earlier than the Denver Nuggets had hoped. Despite a strong showing that included seven postseason wins, their run came to an end in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.
As the Nuggets shift focus to the 2025-26 season, changes are already happening, starting with a fresh look from one of their rising stars.
On Monday, the Denver Nuggets posted an update on guard Christian Braun’s new appearance, and fans immediately took notice. The former Kansas Jayhawks sharpshooter showed off a bold buzz cut, sparking reactions across social media.
"Buzz cut Braun," the post's caption read.
Fans reacted in the comments.
"Oh he ain’t playing fair next year," one fan wrote.
"As a Man U have to shave your head atleast once I don’t make the rules we all gotta go through it," another fan wrote.
"OKC sent this boy home and he out here pulling up w the post breakup hair cut," a fan wrote.
"MIP season coming up," one fan wrote.
"Give him however much he wants," one fan wrote.
"He knows he’s bout to get that Bag!!" a fan wrote.
Braun’s transformation is more than just a haircut, it’s a statement.
Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0).
Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0).
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Braun has been on a steady rise since high school. After winning Mr. Basketball in Kansas, he played three seasons at the University of Kansas under Bill Self. In 101 college games, he averaged 10.1 points per game and capped off his final season by helping Kansas win a national championship.
Braun was selected in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets. He won an NBA title as a rookie and has continued to develop into a key contributor for the team.
This past regular season, the 6-foot-6 guard averaged 15.6 points per game. In the playoffs, he played in 14 games, logging 38.9 minutes per game while averaging 12.6 points. He delivered strong performances down the stretch, including 23 points in the Game 6 win and 19 points in the Game 7 loss to Oklahoma City.
As the Nuggets regroup and retool for the upcoming season, Braun is looking to take another leap. With his new look turning heads, fans and analysts alike are expecting big things from the young guard.