"I can vividly recall who I really wanted the Raptors to pick ninth overall in the 2025 NBA Draft: it largely boiled down to either Khaman Maluach or Carter Bryant. I liked guys like Tre Johnson, Kon Knueppel, and Jeremiah Fears too, but of course, by the time it was the Raptors' turn to make a selection, none of those names were still available."
"I was largely under the impression that CMB's lack of a jump shot and his redundant fit among a roster full of non-shooting forwards could hurt the Raptors' competitive hopes. Man, was I way off. Not only has CMB proven he can shoot an acceptable three-ball, even if it's a small sample, but he's also shown a real commitment to making winning plays."
The Raptors selected Collin Murray-Boyles with the ninth pick in the 2025 NBA Draft despite initial preferences for other prospects. Early concerns focused on his lack of a reliable jump shot and potential redundancy on a roster with many non-shooting forwards. Murray-Boyles demonstrated improved three-point ability and a clear commitment to winning plays, showing versatility to defend and compete against more experienced players. Injuries have limited availability at times, but when healthy he has stepped into the rotation, providing meaningful minutes and helping fill the void left by Jakob Poeltl.
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