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Toronto Raptors Draft Pick Collin Murray-Boyles Appears to Curse After Being Selected
- On June 25, 2025, the Toronto Raptors selected Collin Murray-Boyles ninth overall in the NBA Draft held at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.
- Murray-Boyles was unexpectedly unaware of his selection, as teams often notify players beforehand, but Toronto surprised him, leading to an emotional reaction that some misinterpreted.
- The reaction involved a curse word expressing disbelief and relief, which Murray-Boyles clarified was not negative but a release of stress after becoming an NBA player.
- He led South Carolina in multiple stats, averaged 13.8 points per game, had a 59% field-goal percentage, contributed to the Gamecocks’ 10th NCAA Tournament trip in 2024, and will earn about $2.3 million next year.
- Murray-Boyles’ selection suggests a growing trend of South Carolina players entering the NBA, and the Raptors add a defensive forward to a franchise rebuilding after recent losing seasons.
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Toronto Raptors’ newest draft pick surprised fans with his reaction to being selected, but he assures that he’s excited to play for the city.
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Colin Murray-Boyles’ first moment as an NBA player went viral, with people trying to interpret whether he was disappointed about where he would be playing his first few years in the league.
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