One of the breakout stars of this year's NBA Finals has been Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun. Braun's role increased as the Finals went on -- his 24 minutes logged in Denver's decisive Game 5 win were the most he played in any postseason game. The rookie gained plaudits for his energetic play off the bench, including a key 15 point outburst to help the Nuggets take home Game 4 on the road.
With the win, Braun, individually, joined an exclusive club. Only four other players have won an NCAA and NBA title in back-to-back years, a feat Braun has now achieved thanks to his triumph in the 2022 NCAA tournament with the Kansas Jayhawks.