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Khem Birch Rumors
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Position: C
Born: 09/28/92
Height: 6-9 / 2.06
Weight:209 lbs. / 94.8 kg.
Salary: $3,000,000
Born: 09/28/92
Height: 6-9 / 2.06
Weight:209 lbs. / 94.8 kg.
Salary: $3,000,000
Khem 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.
Khem Birch: “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.”
Josh Robbins: Aaron Gordon (right calf tightness) will not play tonight when the Magic face the Suns, Steve Clifford said. Wes Iwundu and Khem Birch will start at the forward spots.
Birch sees the positives in taking part in the FIBA World Cup. And unlike most other NBA types he has no one offering up advice, wanted or not. ““I don’t have an agent as of right now, so no,” he said when asked if anyone tried to dissuade him from coming. “Like I said Khem Birch decides Khem Birch’s career. If I get hurt it’s because Khem Birch got hurt and if Khem Birch wants to do something Khem Birch is going to do it.”
“As you can see I’m doing things I have never done in the NBA that I’m getting to do right now,” he said referring to handling the ball and stepping outside to shoot. “That’s what a lot of guys don’t understand. Coach Nurse gives you the confidence and freedom to do whatever you want. Basically everything you want in the system you have here so I’m lucky.”
