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

dgr81 · Post #21 » by **dgr81** » Thu Apr 8, 2021 2:29 pm

Raps are pretty much going to make the play in tournament now.

Not gonna lie, I'm a little excited to make some noise in the playoffs :lol:

Risk101 · Post #22 » by **Risk101** » Thu Apr 8, 2021 2:29 pm

Freddie got fingered

KingSebastian · Post #23 » by **KingSebastian** » Thu Apr 8, 2021 2:30 pm

Probably signing with the Lakers

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mintsa · Post #24 » by **mintsa** » Thu Apr 8, 2021 2:32 pm

I bet you Lowry gets shutdown for the rest of the season to allow everyone else to lineup in the correct position in the starting lineup.....

1 - Fred
2 - Trent jr
3 - OG
4 - Spice
5 - Birch/Baynes

Bench - Boucher at the stretch 4

They probably want to see those positions play out for the remaining games to make decisions on next season.

No more Fred at the 2, OG at the 4, Pascal at the 5.

And1Skip · Post #25 » by **And1Skip** » Thu Apr 8, 2021 2:35 pm

Khem Birch loves playing for Nurse. His eyes light up every time a reporter asks him a question about Nurse. He'll definitely not be good for the tank. So need other compensatory measures to make up for it like another "injury". LOL

elmer_yuck · Post #26 » by **elmer_yuck** » Thu Apr 8, 2021 2:36 pm

I’d rather go with Freddie.
Potential over known mediocrity.

Lord_Zedd · Post #27 » by **Lord_Zedd** » Thu Apr 8, 2021 2:36 pm

Our saviour has arrived. Birch will guide us to glory

Dalek · Post #28 » by **Dalek** » Thu Apr 8, 2021 2:36 pm

This would be great for Toronto as he is great fit on defense and can finish at the rim. He is a non-shooter so they will have to adjust to him sitting in the dunker spot or being a roll man.

I am being cautious about this. Saying that he is expected to sign with Toronto doesn't mean it's done. Although his move is going to be super easy considering it is Tampa. I'd take TRoss too if they want to also waive his gaming buddy.

Bank Shot · Post #29 » by **Bank Shot** » Thu Apr 8, 2021 2:39 pm

Bad for tank but probably good for the national team.

Syd-TK3 · Post #30 » by **Syd-TK3** » Thu Apr 8, 2021 2:40 pm

Damn Masai folded

dgr81 · Post #31 » by **dgr81** » Thu Apr 8, 2021 2:41 pm

Read on Twitter

Nyce_1 · Post #32 » by **Nyce_1** » Thu Apr 8, 2021 2:42 pm

Orl saw your tank was coming along nicely and sent you a trojan horse

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Seriously, enjoy Khem. Hustle player, awesome screens (best on our team before WCJ came), and his offense has improved tremendously. Still not a threat but he's expanding his game. Really happy for him to keep playing and hopefully help you guys make the playoffs.

anotherhomer · Post #33 » by **anotherhomer** » Thu Apr 8, 2021 2:42 pm

Definitely sounds like Lowry and raps have a mutual agreement to sit for the season

No need for him to login more minutes
For raps, no need to play two short guards

mintsa wrote:I bet you Lowry gets shutdown for the rest of the season to allow everyone else to lineup in the correct position in the starting lineup.....

1 - Fred
2 - Trent jr
3 - OG
4 - Spice
5 - Birch/Baynes

Bench - Boucher at the stretch 4

They probably want to see those positions play out for the remaining games to make decisions on next season.

No more Fred at the 2, OG at the 4, Pascal at the 5.

WaltFrazier · Post #34 » by **WaltFrazier** » Thu Apr 8, 2021 2:42 pm

Better late than never, barely. But still good news. Let the playoff push begin

dgr81 · Post #35 » by **dgr81** » Thu Apr 8, 2021 2:46 pm

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/

ItsDanger · Post #36 » by **ItsDanger** » Thu Apr 8, 2021 2:46 pm

Give young guys a shot. Are we desperately trying to win or is this another head fake? Time to seriously question the management. Birch is not a bad backup NEXT season.

DelAbbot · Post #37 » by **DelAbbot** » Thu Apr 8, 2021 2:48 pm

Nyce_1 wrote:Orl saw your tank was coming along nicely and sent you a trojan horse .

Seriously, enjoy Khem. Hustle player, awesome screens (best on our team before WCJ came), and his offense has improved tremendously. Still not a threat but he's expanding his game. Really happy for him to keep playing and hopefully help you guys make the playoffs.

ORL is messing up our tank. GTFOH

douggood · Post #38 » by **douggood** » Thu Apr 8, 2021 2:49 pm

3.1 PPG, 3.7 RPG, .314 FG% in his last 20 games

new tank commander.

Qhawe · Post #39 » by **Qhawe** » Thu Apr 8, 2021 2:50 pm

F*ck - He's good, I like him.

Sandman88 · Post #40 » by **Sandman88** » Thu Apr 8, 2021 2:50 pm

Overgrown Norm Powell incoming