Khem
Birch
C · SAS · Very poor
- PAL
- 6
- WAR
- 0.5
- PTS
- 4.5
2021-22
Khem Birch
San Antonio SpursBiography
- Team
- San Antonio Spurs
- Position
- Center
- Height
- 6' 8"
- Weight
- 233 lbs
- Born
- September 28, 1992 (34)
- Birthplace
- Montreal, PQ
- College
- UNLV
- Experience
- 5th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- Toronto Raptors · 2021-22 – 2022-23 (2 seasons)
- 2020 21 Totals · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Toronto Raptors · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Orlando Magic · 2017-18 – 2020-21 (4 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Toronto Raptors | 20 | 0 | 8.1 | 1.0-1.6 | 59.4 | 0.1-0.1 | 50.0 | 0.2-0.3 |
| 2021-22 | Toronto Raptors | 55 | 28 | 18.0 | 1.8-3.6 | 48.5 | 0.0-0.3 | 0.0 | 1.0-1.3 |
| 2020-21 | 2020 21 Totals | 67 | 22 | 22.8 | 2.8-5.7 | 49.7 | 0.2-0.8 | 25.0 | 1.4-1.9 |
| 2020-21 | Toronto Raptors | 19 | 17 | 30.4 | 5.0-9.0 | 55.6 | 0.5-1.6 | 29.0 | 1.5-2.3 |
| 2020-21 | Orlando Magic | 48 | 5 | 19.8 | 2.0-4.4 | 45.0 | 0.1-0.4 | 19.0 | 1.3-1.8 |
| 2019-20 | Orlando Magic | 48 | 24 | 19.2 | 1.5-3.0 | 51.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 1.4-2.1 |
| 2018-19 | Orlando Magic | 50 | 1 | 12.9 | 1.8-3.0 | 60.3 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 1.2-1.7 |
| 2017-18 | Orlando Magic | 42 | 0 | 13.8 | 1.6-3.0 | 54.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0-1.5 |
Khem Birch: our analysis
2021-22 season: 55 GP, 4.5 PTS, 4.3 REB, 1.0 AST, 0.5 STL, 0.5 BLK. WAR 0.5 · PAL 6, very poor.
In 2021-22, Khem Birch, 34, posts a PAL Rating of 6 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of 0.5.
On the other hand, scoring (2, among the weakest in the league) and rebounding (13, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+0.4); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-1.7).
Advanced stats, 2021-22 Centers
NBA stats →Points
4.5
Rebounds
4.3
Assists
1.0
TS%
53.4 %
Usage
11.2 %
PER
13.2
WS/48
.126
On/off +/−
-2.7
Minutes
18.0
Games
55
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2022-23 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
1.2
80% of cases: -1.0 to 3.4
Points/game
4.3
Games
60
WAR 2021-22
0.5
The pace of the last three seasons, pulled toward the group average, over the minutes of the last two, adjusted for age. Average backtest error: 1.7 wins.
Trend
→ Stable (-2)
- 2021-220.5 WAR · 1.0 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
-2 · 29 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021-22
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
53
End of bench or prospect
- SCO
- Scoring
- 35
- SHT
- Shooting
- 53
- FIN
- Finishing
- 63
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 72
- BAL
- Ball security
- 84
- REB
- Rebounding
- 61
- DEF
- Defense
- 72
- DUR
- Durability
- 72
- EX
- Experience
- 61
Why these ratings?Hide details
- SCO — Scoring : Points per 100 possessions, usage, efficiency (TS%)
- SHT — Shooting : Three-point shooting (accuracy and volume), free throws, midrange
- FIN — Finishing : Finishing at the rim, dunks, free throws drawn
- PLY — Playmaking : Assists (rate and volume)
- BAL — Ball security : Turnovers avoided
- REB — Rebounding : Offensive and defensive rebound rates
- DEF — Defense : Defensive impact estimated from available stats (defensive BPM, steals, blocks); not a complete measure of individual defense
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NBA
WAR and PAL Rating, 2021-22
How we rate →WAR: Basketball-Reference's VORP × 2.7, wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from
Shooting profile
NBA shooting profiles →Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2021-22 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg distance
6.3 pi
55th percentile
At the rim
59.7 %
2th percentile
Rim share
38.5 %
45th percentile
Midrange
0.0 %
9th percentile
Three-point
.000
10th percentile
3PA share
7.0 %
40th percentile
Corner threes
0.0 %
3th percentile
Free throws
.746
56th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30 | vs MEM | L 119-106 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Dec 28 | vs LAC | L 124-113 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Dec 20 | @ PHI | L 104-101 OT | 23 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Dec 18 | vs GSW | L 126-110 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Dec 15 | vs SAC | L 124-123 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Dec 11 | @ ORL | L 111-99 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-5 | 0-1 |
| Dec 10 | @ ORL | L 113-109 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Dec 4 | vs ORL | W 121-108 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Dec 3 | @ BKN | L 114-105 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Dec 1 | @ NOP | L 126-108 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
Khem Birch: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Khem Birch average in 2021-22?
Khem Birch averages 4.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game in 55 games in 2021-22.
How old is Khem Birch?
Khem Birch is 34 years old: he was born on September 28, 1992.
How tall is Khem Birch, and how much does he weigh?
Khem Birch is 6'8" (203 cm) and weighs 234 lb (106 kg).
Where is Khem Birch from?
United States: Khem Birch was born in Montreal, PQ, in the United States.
What team does Khem Birch play for?
Khem Birch plays for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA, at C, wearing number 24.
How good is Khem Birch?
Khem Birch produced 0.5 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 6 out of 100: very poor for his position.
What is Khem Birch's projection for 2022-23?
Our projection has him at 1.2 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
