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2017-18 Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Khem Birch

By Jean Racine

ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 6: Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers battles Evan Fournier #10 and Khem Birch #24 of the Orlando Magic during the game at the Amway Center on February 6, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. The Magic defeated the Cavaliers 116 to 98. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 6: Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers battles Evan Fournier #10 and Khem Birch #24 of the Orlando Magic during the game at the Amway Center on February 6, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. The Magic defeated the Cavaliers 116 to 98. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /
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Best Game of 2018

April 8 vs. Toronto: 12 points, 5/8 FGs, 12 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 steals

This game may have meant the most for Khem Birch, who returned to his native Canada. The Montreal native scored 12 points and grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds in only 21 minutes.

Birch displayed his full offensive arsenal. He ran the floor on fast breaks, placed the ball on the floor and finished around the hoop. He even showed some savvy around the basket with a couple of acrobatic post moves.

Birch also had two steals in the game. He is more than just an athletic shot-blocker.

Against the Toronto Raptors, Birch displayed his potential as a double-double guy in the NBA.

This game toward the end of the season came in the middle of Birch’s most successful offensive run. Birch finished the year with six straight games scoring in double figures. It showed the variety in his game.

That along with his solid rebounding and defense made him a valuable tool for the Magic as the season came to a close. And certainly, a young prospect to keep investing in as the team moves forward.