The 2025 NBA draft event ended with several exciting selections, providing fans with thrilling and emotional moments. Recently, a video from the event surfaced where players were asked to name one superstar they would avoid playing against. Collin Murray-Boyles’s response was found to be the most hilarious of all.
The Athletic uploaded a video of an interview featuring several players during the 2025 NBA Draft. In the interviews, the reporter asked the players to name one athlete they would avoid playing against. Most of the players mentioned Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, Murray-Boyles also named Giannis but added a hilarious remark to his answer.
“Giannis. Do not want to play Giannis. But, I will have no choice.” Murray-Boyles said.
Who’s the toughest matchup for these NBA rookies?
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) July 5, 2025
“Giannis? Oh for sure. He won’t be my matchup. We good.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/lH8yIEhNRz
Walter Clayton Jr. also named Giannis as his toughest matchup. He said, “Giannis? Oh for sure. He won’t be my matchup. We good.”
Collin Murray-Boyles Reveals His Biggest Inspiration In Basketball Journey
The Toronto Raptors selected Murray-Boyles with the ninth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. However, his reaction was not as expected when his name was announced; cameras caught him dropping an F-bomb after the Raptors selected him. Despite this drama, he recently shared who his biggest inspiration is in his basketball journey.
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“He’s the reason I got a basketball in my hand.” Murray-Boyles said (via NBA).
"He's the reason I got a basketball in my hand."@Raptors 1st Round pick Collin Murray-Boyles reflects on his journey to the NBA and why his brother is his biggest inspiration 🥹 pic.twitter.com/VouFePwA1x
— NBA (@NBA) June 29, 2025
In addition to dropping the F-bomb on live TV, Murray-Boyles had another controversial moment during the event. He took a shot at Sunisa Lee during an interview while his stunning girlfriend, Chloe Kitts, was in the arena.
The Raptors experienced a disappointing 2024-25 NBA season, finishing in 11th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 30 wins and 52 losses. Fans are eager to see how Murray-Boyles’s addition will impact the team’s performance next season.
