"Just disbelief": Raptors' pick Collin Murray-Boyles clears the air about 'F-bomb' before hugging girlfriend Chloe Kitts
The 2025 NBA Draft got its most viral moment when the Toronto Raptors selected Forward Collin Murray-Boyles with the ninth pick.
The 20-year-old had an unusual reaction to hearing his name called by Adam Silver as he shook his head and dropped an expletive while buttoning up his suit. He later got up and hugged his mother, Yvonne, and girlfriend Chloe Kitts.
The former South Carolina Gamecocks star later clarified his NSFW moment, which went viral on social media. Speaking to news reporters, he explained that he meant no disrespect to the Raptors organization.
"Just disbelief. Toronto is the first team that I worked out for. What I said was not a bad thing. Just very thankful. That was a surreal moment. This organization has a good history" - Collin Murray-Boyles clarified
Boyles will provide the rebuilding Toronto Raptors some much-needed steel on defense and should be an easy fit next to their core, led by Scottie Barnes. Boyles' draft profile shows that he is one of the most versatile defenders in the first round and has drawn comparisons to defensive stalwart Draymond Green in the past.
On the flip side, his jumpshot is not fully developed yet, and with him, the Gamecocks went 2-16 in SEC play this season. In 32 games for South Carolina, he averaged 16.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks.
Raptors Depth Chart after drafting Collin Murray-Boyles
The Raptors have a talented roster with several young players about to make the leap after drafting Collin Murray-Boyles on Wednesday. Boyles, who played mostly as a power forward in college, will most likely back up franchise cornerstone Scottie Barnes.
Here's what the Raptors' depth chart looks like after the NBA draft.