Colin Murray Boyles’ NBA Dream Realized

Colin Murray Boyles achieved his long-time dream of becoming an NBA player on Wednesday night, though his reaction upon being drafted has left many fans puzzled.

The Toronto Raptors selected Boyles with the 9th pick from South Carolina. Viewers saw him shaking his head and breathing deeply when he heard the announcement. It was a moment of realization for him—he was about to embark on his professional career.

As he got up from his table, Boyles appeared to mutter something like, “f —“, perhaps processing the weight of becoming a pro. The moment caught the NBA community’s attention fast, leading to questions about his reaction.

“I just can’t believe it,” he responded later. According to him, what he said was not negative at all; he expressed gratitude instead.

The Raptors have also humorously commented on his reaction via social media.

Background on Boyles

Murray Boyles had a solid two seasons with the Gamecocks, earning All-SEC honors in both his freshman and sophomore years. In fact, he led the conference in his last season with a striking 58.6 field goal percentage and averaged 16.8 points per game.

After finishing 11th in the Eastern Conference last season, Toronto is looking to enhance their offensive capabilities. With players like RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, Jakob Poeltl, and Gradey Dick returning next year, Boyles could be a significant addition.

Overall, the Raptors are making moves, and adding Boyles to their roster might just give them the boost they need moving forward.