Christian Braun Takes Full Blame for Nuggets' First-Round Exit

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Christian Braun Takes Full Blame for Nuggets' First-Round Exit

"I'm the vocal leader of this team," Braun said, taking full accountability for Denver's first-round exit. "I didn't play well enough as an individual, and I didn't have this team ready enough." The 25-year-old averaged 5.5 points in the final four games on his new $125 million deal. "We'll be better. I'll be better. I'm looking forward to next year."

By Adit Pujari

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