[Shams] Khem Birch expected to sign with the Toronto Raptors after being waived by Orlando

[bboyskinnylegs]

is he worse than Baynes?

[johanliebert]

A few months late.

[elmer_yuck]

This “savior” was playing behind Wendell Carter and Mo Bamba.

[And1Skip]

Birch was one of the key pieces of Canada’s squad during the 2019 FIBA World Cup, and felt playing under Nurse did wonders for his professional development. After spending some time learning from him, Birch now understands why Nurse is viewed as one of the NBA’s top coaches.

“Team Canada has a lot of potential, especially with coach Nurse. With the roster we had, I think he did a really good job, and I imagine if we had all our guys I think we would have won the whole thing,” Birch said during an interview on Sportsnet 590 The Fan’s Good Show Monday. “It’s a really good benefit and individually it was good as well, to see my potential. I’ve never had a coach tell me to do those types of things…

“He’s a great guy and down to earth. He’s kind of different from the other coaches I’ve had. He’s really new-school and I see why the Raptors are a very good team.”

https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/khem-birch-raves-nick-nurses-coaching-style/

Yep. Nurse allowed Birch to take 3's and play make while playing for Team Canada. He was pretty good in that stint. When he went back to Orlando, he didn't do all the things he got to do for Team Canada under Clifford.

[mcgrady_1]

We're getting ready and testing the lineup for a Richaun Holmes addition in the off season.

[Reeko]

This “savior” was playing behind Wendell Carter and Mo Bamba.

Only because the Magic FO was prioritizing young player development. Birch is still significantly better than Mo Bamba and probably Carter as well.

[alienchild]

tWo getting edged by Masai.

[Randle McMurphy]

Are we really trying to finish 10th instead of getting a top pick?

What a disaster season.

[tecumseh18]

Does this help with the tank?

It helps keep OG healthy, mainly.

And even makes it easier to give Pascal and OG days off ... for nagging injury reasons, of course!

[JJ From Deep]

BIRCH SQUAD

[kwajo]

So almost our entire centre rotation is from Montréal? So cool.

[Inklink]

Team Quebec hoooomannnn

[traps#10]

He’s underrated and who we needed to start the season if we were planning on making the playoffs. Also wanted him on the Raps, hope we can resign him if he produces.

[NirvanaFC]

10 games too late

[DelAbbot]

Are we really trying to finish 10th instead of getting a top pick?

What a disaster season.

Masai is answering Team Let's Win's prayers.

As people say "can't fault them for trying to win" right?

[agkagk]

So maybe we waive baynes?

....this is not good for the tank, more and more were looking like a tenth seed.

[DelAbbot]

10 games too late

20 games too early

[Nyce_1]

This “savior” was playing behind Wendell Carter and Mo Bamba.

Only because the Magic FO was prioritizing young player development. Birch is still significantly better than Mo Bamba and probably Carter as well.

1/2 right.

He's not better than WCJ at anything. As for Mo, Birch played with more energy, set better screens, and a better rebounder; all the things you want and need on a winning team; unfortunately, that's not our direction at this moment. Birch was also the coaches' favorite player/crutch so the FO is essentially forcing his hand to throw Bamba in the fire (he's been solidly progressing since the Vooch trade) so we can really see what he'll do. Sink or swim time for Mo.

[Randle McMurphy]

Are we really trying to finish 10th instead of getting a top pick?

What a disaster season.

Masai is answering Team Let's Win's prayer.

Birch still sucks anyway so it won’t make a material difference as this team consistently winning games but less playing time for Baynes could derail the tank.

[RyderMike]

Birch leaves Florida to stay in Florida.

Canadian joins Canada's Florida team