Birch: “The fans will be surprised by what I’m capable of”

Khem Birch is the latest addition to ARIS Betsson’s roster. He brings to Thessaloniki his vast experience, along with six titles over the past two years with Fenerbahce Beko.

The 34-year-old Canadian center, speaking to arisbasketball.com, shared his first thoughts on the new chapter opening in his career.

“I know that ARIS is one of the most historic teams in Greece, the team that taught Greeks how to play basketball. I have also seen the fans, and they seem to be the best in Greece. I spoke with Coach Spanoulis and he told me that this will be a big challenge. He also said that the goal is to win, so that we can reach the highest level.”

Birch is certainly no stranger to basketball fans, but he has a message to send to the ARIS Betsson supporters.

“If you saw me over the past two years, you will understand that you are going to see a completely different player now. I believe the fans will be surprised when they see what I can do. My message to them is to be patient and support the team, because this will be a good year for us.”

ARIS Betsson’s new player was teammates with Vassilis Spanoulis during the 2016-17 season at Olympiacos, and they will now work together as coach and player.

“I feel that there is, and will be, great trust and respect between us. We have one thing in common, and that is that we want to win.”