Khem Birch

For the first time since the 2018-19 NBA season, the Toronto Raptors travelled to Montreal to play a preseason game against the Boston Celtics, winning 137-134.

As Canada tries to punch its ticket to the 2023 FIBA World Cup, we've updated our ranking of the best Canucks playing in the NBA at the moment.

Some of these players will have increased roles and could have breakout seasons, while others are just entering the league and trying to find their place in it.

The Montrealer opens up about fulfilling his lifelong dream of playing for the Raptors, and the possibility of playing with Nick Nurse again for Team Canada.