Christian Braun Disappointed after Nuggets Eliminated By Timberwolves

Christian Braun Press Conference in Locker Room after Denver Nuggets Lose Game 7 to the Minnesota Timberwolves to be Eliminated in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs.
#nba #denvernuggets #christianbraun

[@Shouriterayray]

He want to cry deep down but I say this he gone flourish once he develop his own shot

[@gamemusicmeltingpot2192]

his eyes look like he already did

[@TheGreatWhiteJoke]

Yeah right he's trash and always will be 😂

[@kgar5String]

How does he figure they are the better team? They beat you 3 times at your place. Another reason I’m glad they got humiliated, their arrogance.

[@be4unvme]

His defense was amazing against ant. he's literally one of the few players who could guard him.

[@JB-jg8rr]

@@kgar5String lmao 😂 found the Lakers fan

[@u2verparacreer743]

Go on KID! You are a GREAT player, and you play with HEART. You deserve more minutes and credits. 💪💪💪💪

[@retrac6306]

He can't even shoot, there's a reason he doesn't get more minutes

[@allshade2093]

Wolves fan here, this guy was a pain in the ass to play against. I think he’s gonna go crazy for y’all next season

[@jake12jamiefox78]

no he wasn’t he averaged 8 points 😂😂

[@allshade2093]

@@jake12jamiefox78 And? There are many players in the NBA that score 10 or less points that impact the game at an elite level. Watch the games lol.

[@natecw4164]

He played well. He did pass on a few shots where he had the best look anyone was gonna get, looked nervous at times which isn't like him. The kid needs more minutes to continue developing

[@fastage101]

@@jake12jamiefox78lmao basketball is more than points. Christian plays great defense and if his offensive game starts to come around the nuggets are gonna be even better

[@jeremiahjones3010]

Braun has that thing that can't be taught. He has the drive, energy, and the tenacity. Love his game and he'll continue to improve, especially under Jokic's tutelage. These playoffs were a rollarcoaster for the Nuggets but Braun, and Watson's, futures look bright to me.

[@diablothegreat5932]

Wolves has 4 time defensive player of the year, the sixth man of the year, and four players who' ve been all-stars. Nuggets literally just has one player who's received any NBA awards.

[@jimburrell6842]

Ghettos of Lost Angeles!!

[@simba6772]

Before the series, all Denver fans and media analysts told me that Denver had the best starting 5 in the a WHOLE NBA! So now they only got 1 player?! Last year yall also said Jokic won that chip on his own and discredited Bruce, Jeff and Jamal. Next time learn humility and don’t discredit others.

[@be4unvme]

@@simba6772 they do but the were worn out by the 2nd half

[@simba6772]

@@be4unvme No excuses because every team had injuries and was worn out. Yall had home court advantages too and played in your altitude. Yet you lost all home games smh! I was told Denver is impossible to beat at home and had the most chemistry but now all I hear are excuses. I think it’s a lesson for all fan to learn to treat each other well and be humble.

[@Doinwrk24]

​@simba6772 this dude wild!!! Go back and look at all the nuggets players interviews not one player said we only won bc of jokic and as far as the media Noone taught we would win and when we did there were no flowers given there narrative was is lebron retiring!!! you out here trolling

[@Knurla1]

Respect to this dude. Next year my guy

[@dakodasmith2127]

Love Braun. Hope he is a Nugget for years to come.

[@aaronesquivel2101]

He had a good series, but him and Peyton need to work on their offense in the offseason

[@denim5636]

Bro just got lost in Game 7 at home and he says he has a better team. Youre not a dynasty team. Bruhh 💀💀

[@killercage534]

Whole damn team need to work on 3pt shooting

[@joshuafult84]

Not really. They are good at 3's they simply just went cold

[@killercage534]

@@joshuafult84 cold? Shid they went liquid nitrogen. Plus they haven’t the 3 good all playoffs.

[@BalsaBulajic]

@@killercage534 They are good, they just choked.

[@cosmicreaverkassadin1143]

trash bench I would say

[@kgar5String]

@@BalsaBulajic The other team was good

[@myranyazzie421]

Good Player.. He played good.. Good Defense.. He’s a Denver Nugget 👍🏼

[@superemesean5907]

He one of the main reasons Denver lost 🤣 dude can’t contribute when it matters

[@sossdrizzy]

I really hope he improves because he’ll be key piece with Watson next season nuggets will be champions next season

[@roela.6786]

It’s ok, comeback strong nxt year… losing means learning on how to win….

[@AverageSportyTeen]

It breaks my heart as a Kansas and Nuggets fan and watching him grow to see him about to cry it makes you feel super bad but I know he’s going to do great in the future

[@Goglarnik]

I love you CB. And I am saying this as man to man, a fan of Denver Nuggets. You are THE man, you are the true epitome of hustle and energy. You lead by example on how champions should play. If only others ( MPJ I am looking at you ) who are more experienced in NBA, who are paid more ( a disgraceful showing of a max contract player ) looked at you and followed your example, we would've been able to keep that 20 point lead. You wore your heart on the sleeve, and you left your heart on the field. You will develop into a great player, just keep working like you already are. I know that this message won't get to you, but hopefully you are able to feel the support whole Denver Nuggets fanbase has for you. This interview right here, shows exactly how much this meant to you. I, fan from Europe, can't tell you how much I appreciate your effort and the fact that you went out there, every game, ready to "die on the battlefield". I feel your frustration... On the other hand, I am done with tolerating the effort, hustle and energy levels which are all mediocre and half assed coming from MPJ. I am done tolerating that guy receiving such a big contract, taking so much cap space, and never being able to provide when we needed him the most. Mediocre consistency at the best... MPJ your days should be numbered in here. I hope you leave the team. If I had any saying in the matter, I would get rid of the following players after this season: MPJ, Zeke Nnaji, Reggie Jackson, DeAndre Jordan, Holiday...and Murray. Would leave only KCP, Aaron, Jokic and the young core consisting of Christian Braun, Peyton Watson and Julian Strawther. In the meantime find the means to get guys such as Bruce Brown, certified bucket scorers, certified energy level boosters, who actually are willing to get dirty while playing, and fight until the last breath. I say we be done with half assed, spineless, whiney ass, mentality and actually get some certified "killers" on the team who won't get their ass beat down physically wise and who aren't scared to run trough those defenses and bully back. Once again, I felt the need to relief myself of the frustration of having to watch us blow a 20point lead in Game 7, watching as everything unfolded at 4AM. CB, a big thank you.

[@80KG_Costco_Chicken]

Wish Malone played CB more in this series. MPJ was aboselutely choked this time.

[@ericabeyta5690]

This guy's the only nugget who hustles. Period. Consistently. All these "star" players are sooooo inconsistent in their Star performances. But Braun...Consistently hustles.

[@fearlesskingdom4051]

He’s a consistent Bum

[@Verhiu]

He’s consistent at producing 0 offense

[@be4unvme]

malone please develop the bench more. strawther, braun, watson all have great futures ahead of them, they should had been developed to get some more minutes. we should consider gordon hayward, he would be such an asset

[@rado22]

Did he just say “we were a better team”? Dude, apart from two guys no denver player can give consistent two digit contribution. Trade MPJ for Bruce Brown and one solid piece. Having two max contracts players who can be locked down for the whole series is exploitable by everyone.

[@b0za]

he said "they were a better team, they beat us, they beat us fair and square."

[@carl3545]

The timber wolves have a all time defense, let’s not try and act like every team can do what the Timberwolves can do

[@NasdaqKeo]

@@b0za’it sucks cus i think we’re the better team’ word for word that is what he said lol someone whisper in his ear that they don’t have the better team they have the better two players and no one besides Jokic and Murray scored more than 9💀

[@b0za]

@@NasdaqKeo you are both correct, I'm sorry, I heard "they", but the AI generated captions also confirm what you both have said.

[@NasdaqKeo]

@@b0za yea it was a bit muffled to be fair i had to re-watch it 3 times

[@TheKingOfAllTrades]

We WILL be bacc! Two words: DENVER NUGGETS 💪🏽

[@kkbaby30]

They got to get more ball handlers and shot makers. It's insane that only a couple of their guys can really put the ball on the ground and create plays. Their bench isn't really ready, either. And their guys are so inconsistent. Got to work on that confidence.

[@gametime2473]

No one on the Nuggets was able to score consistently other than Jokic throughout the playoffs. Murray showed up for the first half in this game at least. Murray and Jokic combined for 69 points, the rest of the team had 21 COMBINED. That is never going to win in the playoffs.

[@user-uh4nt6yv3l]

He says they needed more defense, but it was actually the offense that was lacking. Denver's offense was good this year but never hit that peak level like last postseason. Joker's jumper and three ball were noticeably worse, and even his touch around the rim was not quite as good as last year. Combine that with worse shooting splits from Jamal, MPJ and KCP - it is a wrap.

[@bpcruiser]

Newsflash: You were not the better team.

[@superemesean5907]

🤣 exactly!!!

[@applebutter4036]

love this dude! He's a winner and we're lucky to have him in Denver.

[@SandraSvetlanaSantiago]

Better luck next year❤ u were great

[@Wolves2324]

y’all needed more shots made by guys like you bro

[@krystilla]

first postseason end in years must he heavy

[@cleatusandclovis1845]

This guy is awesome, not shooting wide open shots and passing. Solid

[@gncblinksociety]

This man deserves the starting unit

[@MordakaiVega]

Come to the wolfpack... we could use a guy like you to back up McDaniel... very respectful guy.. props to you Braun

[@RJthedonn]

Come back stronger next year 💪🏿

[@natecw4164]

We love you in this house kid. Hopefully we get you and P Watt more playing time next season and (Jordan is such a wonderful person) get a backup center who can hold things down Jokic and Co played too many minutes

[@hemanthkumar1967]

if we lose kcp CB can replace him, defense is there but offense needs improvement

[@023achilles]

Michael Porter Jr making a lot of money for a guy that didn't contribute AT ALL. Aaron Gordon went totally missing. There was a chance for Gordon to go for a contested dunk, with Nuggets down like 4, and he passed instead to (I think) Murray for a corner 3 (which missed). Lot of guys got scared of physicality and taking charge. Murray had 1 good half, bad 2nd half. Jokic, absolutely exhausted by the end, and he was useless in the lost ~2-3 minutes. Coach messed up big time not giving him a rest at some point. Although, with how they started the 3rd quarter, with practically no points, you can see how there was no easy answer.

[@aljazeri]

The better team??

[@eltriste316]

Losing 4 of 7 games and he believes Denver was a better team? 🤡

[@nathansteele4358]

They could’ve won game 7… they were up 20 and should’ve given jokic 5 minutes of rest, if jokic wasn’t completely gassed he could’ve done something in the final 10 minutes

[@sethkeul5929]

Love you Braun! Can't say anything else. Love the way you play, with heart. We'll be back!

[@Cutthroat557]

Cant say your the better team and lost the better team always wins😂

[@Ericagn13]

Not true. The better team did lose. They didn’t play as good as they actually are.

[@kgar5String]

Sometimes the better team gets injured.

[@kgar5String]

@@Ericagn13 The other team was the reason they did not play as good, they did not let them do what they wanted.

[@kgar5String]

@@Ericagn13 The "better team" was lucky to go to 7 games, they should have been swept.

[@AlejandroRodriguez-cn9wq]

Proud of my assistant principal

[@canines]

What a baby lmaooo

[@Smoke320]

doesn't matter what you feel in your heart, the t-wolves were/are the better team, if you stop thinking you were the better team and accept it, you will feel better.

[@nathansteele4358]

Best young player

[@Internet_Gangsta]

That is a face you expect from someone who is a winner. Get rid of MPJ. Too much emotional baggage on that guy. Not his fault , but with all off court distractions how can he focus on!?

[@uwinsome]

That's your narrative 🙄...gtfoh !

[@hemanthkumar1967]

CB is literally me rn😭

[@awesomeninja234]

Michael Porter Jr should have been benched for Christian Braun. But the problem is that AG and Christian Braun are not good offensively

[@pelibruh2978]

Braun just needa keep improving his shot. His 3 went up from 35% to 38% & FT 63% to 69% from rookie to sophomore season on more volume too. This shows he put in serious work into his shot over that offseason. If he can keep up that improvement he’ll be a bonified starting 3&D guard. Think of in the mold of Grayson Allen.

[@kgar5String]

You would have lost by 65

[@lolomim1]

Thank you Christian Braun for a spectacular season! Love all of you on this stellar team!

[@superemesean5907]

🤣🤣🤣 this guy gone be out the league in 3 years

[@kingchriistiian6757]

Take a shot every time he says um

[@jimsolmer1292]

Lol I'd throw up so quick!

[@markolucic3255]

He played better defense on Edwards than KCP and Murray.

[@Giorgiodeporgo]

You’re not the beter team if you lose. Period.

[@markwideman339]

Nuggets were a better than, but just couldn't hit wude open shots last night.

[@kgar5String]

Because you are not a better team, you do know the other team missed some wide open shots as well.

[@B.Davis1]

MPJ wtf. AG u get a pass BARELY but bro. Braun you did phenomenal tho bro

[@nikolabrasanac1656]

Keep CB0 Keep Joker, toss the rest

[@user-oq6ng5ke6k]

你這麼年輕，球技又棒，輸了會讓你更又

[@user-oq6ng5ke6k]

更有智會

[@Los150]

Damn near every member of the Nuggets made an ass of themselves at the postgame presser. Joker was uninterested as usual lol, Braun thinks his team is better after blowing a 20 point lead at home as a defending champ, Frontrunner Murray made excuses and acted like he couldn’t remember the game and Mike Malone was embarrassing as he usually is when things don’t go his way.

[@Seikojo]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🫵

[@johnpena9165]

The Nuggets need to learn how to lose with a little class, there's nothing worst in sports than a poor loser like the Nuggets !

[@Seikojo]

@johnpena9165 bro that's it that's it

[@marshallmathers2740]

Wolves fans are terribly delusional. Mavs in 6.

[@jimburrell6842]

Right up there with faker fans!!

[@rome8055]

Timberwolves fans!!! HUMBLE YOURSELVES, you guys feel good right now but 35% from the field isn’t applaudable and that’s with the “face of the league” and KAT with plenty of other great scorers on your team. We were off foot and we gave plenty of credit but for ANT and all of Minnesota to act special for barely winning is comical, nuggets fans have been here and we know you guys lose next round. GG BUT F MINNESOTA AND THE FANS HATING. YALL HAVE A GOOD TEAM AND WILL LOSE IT QUICK ACTING LIKE THAT. 💀

[@cjp1599]

They NEED to trade mpj!

[@ivi0nk3y36]

MPJ and AG both were really underwhelming. It seemed like AG's assignment was not to shoot and just support which I don't understand. They won game 3-4 because AG was shooting.

[@spfdff]

The better team lost a 7 game series(and gave up a 20 pt lead), you wanna get better? Stop being delusional and makin excuses.

[@kgar5String]

The "better team" was lucky to go to 7 games, they should have been swept.

[@maryg.1014]

It's inexcusable, as he said. Something's really off for them to lose 3 games at home in this series. Hoping for a better season next year.

[@kgar5String]

Denver fans think they are so good they can never lose, the other team helps you play bad, they rush your shots, alter your shots, make you take longer times to get to what you want, make shots themselves which puts pressure and make you play under pressure instead of being relaxed, sometimes the other team is better.

[@user-om3xs9up7s]

Braun was underutilized this season and I find that really puzzling because the new roster is not at his level . The whole team chemistry was off due to the roster changes . Some bad decisions this season and hopefully they get corrected . Bring in Braun and Gillespie as they know how to play with Jokic .

[@michaela.1198]

Please god not Gillespie

[@LLawliet-tv9ig]

Peyton Watson and Julian Strawther were also underutilized. I know Strawther was injured and couldn't catch a rhythm, but Watson flat out got benched by Malone in this series and with Malone going with Holiday instead. Holiday could still play but not playing Watson when Braun also said we needed defense sucks.

[@lollijavier5820]

Only Braun not Gillespie

[@user-om3xs9up7s]

@@LLawliet-tv9ig Watson was benched after first 2 games because he was terrible . Malone was a little too late with that change .

[@PullinMyOwn]

He could easily be our starting SG if he had an offensive game. Crazy as a white guy at his size coming into the league and can’t shoot. Needs to be a night and day difference from in his game offensively. He’s arguably our best defender and has all the athleticism you could ask for.

[@pelibruh2978]

I was thinking during the game when Braun was guarding Ant it might be the most athletic black guy in the world against the most athletic white guy in the world 😂

[@mystikmayhem872]

BooFrikinHoo!!!!! You guys make more in 1 year than 99% of us in a lifetime & you got “tired”… Enjoy Cancun

[@joshuafult84]

He said they haven't felt this feeling in awhile like they just repeated lmao

[@nathansteele4358]

He as a person won NCAA and NBA championship back to back after Winning it all in highschool CB actually hasn’t had a big loss as a big piece since he was like 15

[@joshuafult84]

@@nathansteele4358 True but he said we

[@rayven1178]

Honestly? For his age and position he did better than Jamal Murray did. Less fumbles, less mistakes, more consistent.

[@kgar5String]

No way.

[@ivanstrahinjic66]

true man !!!

[@Drfresh1402]

No. Nuggets are not the better team. That’s why they are on vacation now.

[@krishankrish5520]

Christian is ours!!! Denver’s future

[@superemesean5907]

Stop it 😂 he’ll literally be out the league in 3 years

[@Wishlake]

If Malone played you more, instead of MPJ, yeah, I believe it'd be different.

[@superemesean5907]

He can’t shoot! why the hell would Malone play him 🤣

[@Pparker9]

The only player from the bench who showed up for the final game.

[@Samson-bf6xi]

humble responses unlike malone and murrary post interview answers

[@kgar5String]

It is not a humble response, he said Denver is better than the Timberwolves, he could have kept that to himself, others would say they are not better.

[@MAITREESEE023]

You think your a better team but you lost… 😂😂😂 What a sore loser

[@THE_LN_PLAYS]

This bro don't give a fuck, just like Jokic doesn't. This team needs an open heart surgery. Trade all of their asses, keep Jokic and build around him. Trade Murray, Porter Jr. (bro is lost) and the rest of supporting cast

[@nathansteele4358]

Couldn’t disagree more about Braun, this guy looked like he was about to cry and he did great off the bench the entire post season

[@cyleycole8940]

He just needs to develop his jump shot, honestly, even though his didn’t score he was our 2nd best player

[@ProdSmooth]

nuggets ain’t the better team. they have the better player. that’s all.

[@ll_kumabear]

Whole lotta hating goofies in the comments, sure to never get as far as you Christian. Only going to get better from this loss 🙌

[@fearlesskingdom4051]

Bro not giving the Wolves their due credit. Dude basically said they blew a lead at home against a lesser team instead of just admitting the better team won. Some real assholes up there in Denver

[@ll_kumabear]

@@fearlesskingdom4051 Assholes? It ain't that deep brother, it's just sports. You know nothing of these guys' real character, weird behavior to be giving shit to athletes being competitive. The man literally states the Wolves beat them "fair and square" in the same quote, I don't think you want to be satisfied

[@kgar5String]

You don't necessarily get better, this very well could be the peak, we have seen it before.

[@sound_of_freedom1]

All you have to do is slow down the pick and roll with Jokic/Murray and it's a wrap for the nuggets. Too easy to predict what they're doing

[@ohhhyeahhh1174]

Nah it's not that at all, they where getting their shots wherever they wanted but they got cold and they started building a wall around joker and made the others beat them which well you saw the results. Last years team would of destroyed this wolves team because they had a deeper bench and consistent bench. No one went with joker it was just joker or bust..

[@marshallmathers2740]

Joker sat 1 minute. Crazy.

[@nathansteele4358]

Not that easy at all otherwise they wouldn’t be top ten offence and defence cooking DPOY candidates through the year

[@kgar5String]

@@ohhhyeahhh1174 Last years team would not have destroyed this years wolves two the biggest factors did not play last year for the wolves, both of their 3 and D guys McDaniel was one of them.

[@winniethepooh1362]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jimkwon4101]

Maybe Malone can learn a few things from Braun’s response from the media

[@colenelson6361]

You think you’re the better team? Well if you were then you wouldn’t be on vacation now 😂

[@Vaughnage25]

Better luck next year! Lol, dynasty 😆 😂 😆 😂

[@marshallmathers2740]

Mavs in 6.

[@upfulsoul826]

You weren't the better team at all.

[@rome8055]

Mad. 😂

[@samexoldx]

You're not the better team buddy better luck next year

[@paulsolon6229]

A Gordon not tough, stands around, didn’t rebound, again, does zip

[@metalmike362]

Ha fn ha 🤣

[@TheRbruin10]

Braun can work on his shots more in the summer take Michael Porter's spot. That guy is so disappointing, I think he is cooked or just doesn't have that desire anymore.

[@nebojsaseletic2766]

Nuggets should trade Porter and KCP for an all star wing, and move Braun to starting lineup...

[@kgar5String]

KCP is a good defender, you will not know the damage done if you do that until you do it.

[@branislavdrinic3831]

Trade all but Jokic, AG, KCP, meaning Murray, MPJ from the starting five, and the entire bench except Braun, Payton Watson. Time to clear the overpaid cup cakes that are so inconsistent and are wasting Jokic's prime.

[@gianfranco4789]

Joker can't do all the rebounding. Trade MPJ and KCP for a solid PF.

[@nathansteele4358]

Can’t trade KCP he’s a good contract and one of the best defenders at his position in the league. Him and AG are the only two guys keeping our defence passable in the playoffs

[@gianfranco4789]

@@nathansteele4358 I agree with everything you said, but I think it would be a good sacrifice if it gets us a rebounder. I think Braun can cover KCP's defensive tasks.

[@nathansteele4358]

@@gianfranco4789 that’s a fair take, kinda agree on MPJ too but I still think we Keep KCP at least one more year

[@kgar5String]

And then you will lose in an earlier round, they are tall and lengthy, there is more to basketball then making shots, giving up points to the other team seems to affect your own offense, you began to aim instead of shooting normal.

[@justrelo2773]

obviously ain’t the better team if y’all got smacked 😢😢

[@reyleondelaselva1789]

I hate when they say, we're the better team blah blah blah. You lost, you're not the better team.

[@matthewsteele7601]

Its cool go practice your dunks😂 at least you can still jump right

[@Verhiu]

Thanks for helping the wolves with your lack of offense

[@coreyczech]

Braun was only decent bemch player and actually did a decent job on ANT... ANT was better against Gordon than Braun

[@Verhiu]

@@coreyczech Nuggets we’re doubling Ant as much as they could, I’d expect a decent job. Braun had a negative plus minus and made defense for the wolves a lot easier

[@coreyczech]

@Verhiu What do ya expect expect? 20 points from your bench guys? Getting 5 plus solid D is great contribution. Problem is that no one else contributed off bench

[@kyliedadify]

All those clowns saying there are the better team. That's why you play 7 games!! He has a punishable face!!

[@marshallmathers2740]

Mavs in 6.

[@legendary_purez8867]

@@marshallmathers2740joking right?

[@kgar5String]

The "better team" was lucky to go to 7 games, they should have been swept.

[@paulsolon6229]

Braun makes baby comments here-we were better team They hustled, you didn’t. They got steals for layups, you didn’t. They crashed the boards, you didn’t Don’t tell me how good your team is

[@ar_beasley3339]

All that yelling every time you score now you wanna cry

[@Wolves2324]

the better team won bud

[@juanitobanda6618]

Definitely a Denver nuggets fan page cuz all y’all giving him props. Bro didn’t even hit double figures. Nuggets are garbage outside of Jokic and Murray. Idek why they interviewed him..talking about better team🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@uwinsome]

😢" where's my Daddy " ?