NBA draft pick swears when he finds out he's being sent to Toronto
NBA prospect Collin Murray-Boyles was captured on ESPN cameras swearing after being drafted by the Toronto Raptors.
The 20-year-old University of South Carolina player shook his head and muttered an expletive upon the announcement in Brooklyn.
Following the initial reaction, Murray-Boyles hugged his mom and girlfriend before proceeding to meet NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on stage.
The Toronto Raptors humorously acknowledged the moment, posting a photo of Murray-Boyles smiling on X with the caption See guys, he's happy!
Woe, Canada! NBA prospect's unimpressed reaction after finding out his new home in the draft
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