NBA Draft star gives NSFW response live on TV after being picked by the Toronto Raptors

NBA Draft star gives NSFW response live on TV after being picked by the Toronto Raptors

Soon-to-be NBA star Collin Murray-Boyles may not have made the best first impression with the Toronto Raptors, after being caught swearing live on TV after the pick.

ESPN cameras cut straight to the 6-foot-7 former South Carolina star when his name was called at No 9 in the Draft, but he looked devastated to be heading north of the border to begin his career.

As he stood up, the 20-year-old could be seen shaking his head, before he appeared to mutter ‘f***’ under his breath as the crowd around him applauded.

He then went on to hug his mom and his girlfriend Chloe Kitts, who herself is a basketball star with South Carolina, before heading up onto the stage to meet NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.

While in front of the crowds, he managed to muster a smile, but the power forward appeared to have made his true feelings clear just seconds before.

On social media, fans were quick to notice the NSFW response to his selection, with one writing: ‘Everyone is salty about their destination tonight.’

Collin Murray-Boyles was caught on camera muttering a curse word after being selected

Collin Murray-Boyles was caught on camera muttering a curse word after being selected

He mustered a smile when he joined NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on the stage in Brooklyn

He mustered a smile when he joined NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on the stage in Brooklyn

Look I don’t know what the situation is, but Collin Murray-Boyles did shake his head and drop an f-bomb after getting picked by the Raptors pic.twitter.com/dy00yEdIeB

— CJ Fogler 🫡 (@cjzero) June 26, 2025 Read MoreBREAKING NEWS Mavericks make history as white American picked at No 1 in the NBA Draft for first time since 1977 article image

Another added: ‘Has to move out of the country, has to be the worst team to get drafted to.’

A third noted: ‘Nobody wants to go to Canada!’

The Raptors finished 11th in the Eastern Conference last season with a 30-52 record, and Murray-Boyles will join the likes of Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes north of the border in Toronto. 

He had previously been asked for his feelings on being drafted by the Raptors if it were to happen, telling reporter Libaan Osman: ‘They have a lot of good scorers.

Murray-Boyles hugs his basketball star girlfriend Chloe Kitts after being selected by Toronto

Murray-Boyles hugs his basketball star girlfriend Chloe Kitts after being selected by Toronto

See guys, he’s happy!! 😂 pic.twitter.com/CDwAmxLZQr

— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) June 26, 2025

‘They have guys. I feel like I can be somebody that can come in and be a handyman, do that dirty work.’

On X, the Raptors leant into the drama, with the official account quickly posted a pH๏τo of him smiling, alongside the caption: ‘See guys, he’s happy!!’  

During his college career, Murray-Boyles missed significant time after contracting infectious mononucleosis.

Despite that, he impressed on his return and was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team.

Related Posts

NBA owner makes record 5m bid to buy WNBA team and relocate to Boston… but sale could have compeтιтion

NBA owner makes record $325m bid to buy WNBA team and relocate to Boston… but sale could have compeтιтion

The group led by former NBA owner Steve Pagliuca has officially made a record $325million offer to by the Connecticut Sun. However, his bid might not be…

Chicago Bulls’ uncontested fast break goes hilariously wrong as Torrey Craig throws himself an alley-oop off the backboard only to be thwarted by TEAMMATE Andre Drummond: ‘They both missed!’

Chicago Bulls’ uncontested fast break goes hilariously wrong as Torrey Craig throws himself an alley-oop off the backboard only to be thwarted by TEAMMATE Andre Drummond: ‘They both missed!’

Most watched Sport videos Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig thought he had an uncontested fast break in Tuesday’s loss to the New York Knicks. Teammate Andre Drummond…

Draymond Green asks Warriors teammate Klay Thompson for his ‘brutally honest’ take on his frequent ejections for Golden State: ‘We just need you’

Draymond Green asks Warriors teammate Klay Thompson for his ‘brutally honest’ take on his frequent ejections for Golden State: ‘We just need you’

Most watched Sport videos Draymond Green was given a heartfelt reply by his Golden State Warriors teammate Klay Thompson when he asked the guard for his ‘brutally…

Tennessee judge rules NBA star Ja Morant DID act in self-defense when Grizzlies guard punched a teenager during a pickup basketball game at his Memphis mansion

Tennessee judge rules NBA star Ja Morant DID act in self-defense when Grizzlies guard punched a teenager during a pickup basketball game at his Memphis mansion

Most watched Sport videos A Tennessee judge has ruled that Ja Morant acted in self defense when the Grizzlies star punched a teenager at his Memphis mansion…

Devin Booker laughs off claims on social media that he’s the ‘NBA player’ being filmed getting a wig fitted: ‘Yall got me messed up lol’

Devin Booker laughs off claims on social media that he’s the ‘NBA player’ being filmed getting a wig fitted: ‘Yall got me messed up lol’

Most watched Sport videos Devin Booker laughed off fans’ accusations about the Phoenix Suns star having fake hair. The jokes came after a video of an alleged…

Pregnant wife of ex-NBA star who was attacked by a SHARK breaks her silence as she shares horrifying details of ‘the worst day of my life’

Pregnant wife of ex-NBA star who was attacked by a SHARK breaks her silence as she shares horrifying details of ‘the worst day of my life’

The pregnant wife of a basketball star who was bitten by a shark has taken to social media to recount the details of the terrifying attack. After…