An off-the-cuff fan of the San Antonio Spurs could not understand that since final February, Khem Birch has been a member of the Silver & Black. He was traded, together with a 2024 first-round choose and two future second-round picks, for Jakob Poeltl.
Poeltl himself was returning to Toronto after transferring right here with DeMar DeRozan again in 2018 for Kawhi Leonard, Danny Inexperienced, and the draft choose that turned Keldon Johnson.
Birch didn’t seem in any video games for the group through the the rest of the season resulting from a lingering knee damage.
Initially undrafted in 2014, Birch began with the G-League Sioux Metropolis Skyfall earlier than heading abroad to play in Turkey after which Greece.
In 2017, Khem signed with the Orlando Magic the place he performed 4 seasons earlier than being waived in April 2021. He signed on with the Raptors for the rest of the season the place he performed till being traded to San Antonio final February.
He has profession averages of 5 factors per sport, 1 help, and 4.4 rebounds.
There’s no telling what’s in retailer for Khem Birch with the upcoming season. Hopefully his knee will heal sufficient that he can go well with up, whether or not with the Spurs or in a brand new spot.
For now, he’s nonetheless on the roster, which implies he could be in San Antonio having fun with his big day.
Pleased birthday, Khem!
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