Draft pick when asked live on TV by the Raptors, delivers an explicit answer.
Collin Murray-Boyles, the fresh face in the NBA, found himself in a bit of a hot mess during his big draft moment. The ESPN cameras caught him live on air, looking pretty glum after being picked 9th by the Toronto Raptors. But he wasn't mad about his Canadian adventure, it was just sheer relief and disbelief dripping off him. Followed by a less-than-classy "f**k" under his breath, which made a splash on social media with fans chuckling about his initial reaction.
Luckily for the Raptors and Mr. Murray-Boyles, a quick-thinking team member snapped a grinning selfie of him, sharing it on their official account with the caption, "Yep, he's all smiles now!"
The Raptors, who ended up 11th in the Eastern Conference last season with a record of 30-52, are welcoming Boyles with open arms. He'll join an impressive lineup that includes Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes. Murray-Boyles seemed chill about the whole thing, expressing his eagerness to slide into a "handyman" role and bring some "dirt work" to the table.
Murray-Boyles, the former South Carolina star, took a hit during his college career with a bout of infectious mononucleosis that kept him off the court. But he bounced back strong and was even named to the SEC All-Freshman Team.
All in all, it seems like Murray-Boyles and the Raptors are a match made in basketball heaven. And who knows, a little swear word here and there might just be a sign of a raw, unfiltered talent ready to shake up the NBA.
The occurrence of Collin Murray-Boyles' expletive during the draft attracted a wave of attention on social media, with NBA fans finding humor in his initial reaction. Nonetheless, his prediction of potentially bringing "dirt work" to the Raptors' impressive lineup, consisting of names like Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett, and Scottie Barnes, suggests a promising future for both parties.
