ESPN’s cameras spotted Collin Murray-Boyles’ stunning reaction to being selected by the Toronto Raptors in Wednesday’s NBA Draft.
The Raptors took Murray-Boyles with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
ESPN captured Murray-Boyles’ reaction to his selection on live television.
However, the 20-year-old appeared not to be happy about getting picked by the Raptors.
The broadcast panned to Murray-Boyles, who rose from his seat, appeared to shake his head, and dropped a F-bomb under his breath as he found out that the Raptors took him.
He then smiled and proceeded to embrace his family members, including his mother, Yvonne.
It’s safe to say NBA fans took notice of Murray-Boyles’ controversial reaction on social media, claiming the prospect didn’t want to land on a team in Canada that is also coming off a brutal 30-52 campaign.
“Don’t blame the dude for not wanting to go to Canada,” one wrote.
“Have fun with the taxes in Canada,” another commented.
“Has to move out of the country, has to be the worst team to get drafted to,” a third said.
Murray-Boyles was quick to downplay the sequence, saying it wasn’t a furious F-bomb but instead one of relief and shock that he had finally achieved the dream of being an NBA player.
“Just disbelief,” Murray-Boyles told reporters.
“What I said was not a bad thing by any means.
“Thankful.”
The Raptors’ social media account even chimed in on the moment, posting a pic of a smiling Murray-Boyles at his podium.
“See guys, he’s happy!! [laughing emoji],” the Raptors wrote.
Murray-Boyles averaged 16.8 points per game in the 2024-25 season with South Carolina.
GettyThe 20-year-old Murray-Boyles poses for a photo while rocking a Raptors hat[/caption]He led the SEC with a 58.6 field goal percentage.
Murray-Boyles will join a Raptors team that finished 11th in the Eastern Conference this past season.
Round 2 of the NBA Draft will take place on Thursday night on ESPN.
Hence then, the article about espn hot mic picks up collin murray boyles controversial reaction to nba draft selection by toronto raptors was published today ( ) and is available on The U.S. Sun ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( ESPN hot mic picks up Collin Murray-Boyles’ controversial reaction to NBA Draft selection by Toronto Raptors )
Also on site :
- One person in critical condition following two-vehicle collision on SR-126 at Boosey Road
- Kentucky congressman announces death of longtime staffer, campaign manager
- Camarillo man arrested after stolen camera reactivated and installed on the exterior of a home