LOADINGERROR LOADINGCollin Murray-Boyles, one of this year’s NBA draft picks, went viral Wednesday after several fans on social media believed he appeared disappointed by his destination in the league.A clip with over two million views on X shows Murray-Boyles, who played as a power forward for the South Carolina Gamecocks, shaking his head after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced that Toronto Raptors used the 9th overall pick on him.Advertisement
He said something that looked to some fans like “fuck” before embracing loved ones at his table and making his way to the podium.Collin Murray-Boyles is the newest member of the Toronto Raptors 👀#NBADraft pic.twitter.com/5RVKsrODAK— TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 26, 2025Basketball fans on social media swiftly speculated that he didn’t want to play in Toronto — the only city with an NBA team outside the U.S. — or for the Raptors, a team that hasn’t qualified for the playoffs since the 2021-22 season.Advertisement
Others expressed that Murray-Boyles may have letting out an F-bomb as he was in disbelief over the moment.Since the NBA draft began in 1947, about 1,500 players — like Murray-Boyles — have been picked in the first round, per NCAA.com.Murray-Boyles later described the “crazy” moment by noting that his comment was not meant to be a “bad thing by any means,” adding that he’s “obviously thankful for the opportunity” and “ready to take it full on and do whatever” the Raptors need him to do, according to Michael Grange of Canada’s Sportsnet.Advertisement
He also told NBA TV’s Taylor Rooks that he had a “WTF” reaction “for sure,” adding that he almost shed a tear while trying to keep his composure in the moment.“It’s surreal. I dreamed of this when I was a kid like you never know when you’re going to be there until you’re there,” explained Murray-Boyles, who remarked that he had his passport ready in his bookbag.20 Years Of Free JournalismYour Support Fuels Our MissionYour Support Fuels Our MissionFor two decades, HuffPost has been fearless, unflinching, and relentless in pursuit of the truth. Support our mission to keep us around for the next 20 — we can't do this without you.We remain committed to providing you with the unflinching, fact-based journalism everyone deserves.Thank you again for your support along the way. We’re truly grateful for readers like you! Your initial support helped get us here and bolstered our newsroom, which kept us strong during uncertain times. Now as we continue, we need your help more than ever. We hope you will join us once again.We remain committed to providing you with the unflinching, fact-based journalism everyone deserves.Thank you again for your support along the way. We’re truly grateful for readers like you! Your initial support helped get us here and bolstered our newsroom, which kept us strong during uncertain times. Now as we continue, we need your help more than ever. We hope you will join us once again.Support HuffPostAlready contributed? Log in to hide these messages.20 Years Of Free JournalismFor two decades, HuffPost has been fearless, unflinching, and relentless in pursuit of the truth. Support our mission to keep us around for the next 20 — we can't do this without you.Support HuffPostAlready contributed? Log in to hide these messages.The Raptors later made light of the viral clip by posting a picture of Murray-Boyles flashing a smile.Advertisement
“See guys, he’s happy!! 😂,” the team wrote on X.See guys, he’s happy!! 😂 pic.twitter.com/CDwAmxLZQr— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) June 26, 2025RelatedNBABasketballtoronto raptorsNBA Draftcollin murray-boylesOklahoma City Thunder Beat Indiana Pacers 103-91 For NBA TitleNew York Liberty Players Reveal How Ellie The Elephant Powers Their PlayLakers Being Sold To Dodgers Owner For Estimated $10 Billion: Report