TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 11: Khem Birch #24 of the Toronto Raptors. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
One of the few bright spots in what was a miserable season for the Toronto Raptors was the development of center Khem Birch, a Canadian native who only became available became available after the Orlando Magic parted ways with him.
Birch, a free agent after this season, started to turn a corner with the Raptors, as his 11.9 points and 7.6 rebounds per game with the Raptors show that when given some solid minutes, he can be a tremendous rebounder and interior defender while finishing off some close looks inside.