"The Raptors magnetic rookie, Collin Murray-Boyles - nicknamed Magneto for his ability to attract the ball defensively for steals and deflections, the latter of which he is in the 99th percentile in frequency of creating - featured heavily in all of what went well for his squad. A connective piece and playmaker. A touchstone that the ball could pick up energy from before moving on to a shooter or a dunker."
"Defensively he stonewalled drive after drive against the Hawks best initiators and had a weak-side block. He hit an outside jumper with a toe on the line, shout out DeMar DeRozan. He finished around the rim, imperfectly, but repeatedly. He stuffed the stat sheet as full as Santa's sack. Or perhaps, since Christmas is over, as full as Atlanta's brass' calendars to meet with and discuss Trae Young trade options."
"During his second stint in the game, Murray-Boyles continued to flex this advantage. Winning the battles against the Hawks frontcourt while displaying a keen awareness that his low center of gravity was effective in dislodging players around the court, and a keen awareness of when to pass out to shooters and not try to force a finish at the rim."
Collin Murray-Boyles, nicknamed Magneto, provides elite defensive disruption with steals and deflections at a 99th-percentile rate while functioning as a connective playmaker. He anchors defense by stoning drives, recording a weak-side block, and consistently creating turnovers and transition opportunities. Offensively he hits outside shots, finishes repeatedly around the rim, and makes timely passes that fuel scoring sequences. His low center of gravity helps dislodge opponents and enables smart decision-making about when to pass rather than force contested finishes. His energy, physicality, and playmaking pushed the team forward despite no teammate surpassing 20 points that night.
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