"This is wild": NBA fans react as Collin Murray-Boyles surprises Sunisa Lee in viral interview

Collin Murray-Boyles and his girlfriend, Chloe Kitts, shared a moment on Wednesday during the 2025 NBA draft. The Toronto Raptors made the former South Carolina forward's dream come true when they picked him at No. 9. Kitts, who also plays for the Gamecocks in women’s basketball, hugged Murray-Boyles after Adam Silver announced his name.

After the draft, two-time Olympic gold medalist Sunisa Lee interviewed some of the new pros. When asked by the gymnast to name his celebrity 3x3 team, Murray Boyles named Snoop Dogg, 2 Chainz and Lee, much to her surprise.

A video of the interaction was shared by 'Hater Report' online and has garnered over a million views.

Fans promptly reacted to Murray-Boyles naming Lee as the point guard of his 3x3 team:

Sunisa Lee has been linked to New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby in the past. The star gymnast went to Madison Square Garden last season twice to cheer for the Knicks.

Collin Murray-Boyles and Chloe Kitts announced their relationship on Instagram in April 2024. While on their way to a school event, Kitts took a video of them inside a car and wrote “My love” in the caption.

On Wednesday, the two were at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the 2025 NBA draft. Once the Raptors picked Murray-Boyles, he shared hugs with his family before embracing Kitts.

Collin Murray-Boyles said that he would love to play for Raptors before draft night

Collin Murray-Boyles had pre-draft workouts with multiple teams with lottery picks. The New Orleans Pelicans, Brooklyn Nets, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers and the Chicago Bulls were reportedly interested in the University of South Carolina star.

After working out in Toronto, the former South Carolina star shared his thoughts on if the Raptors drafted him at No. 9:

The Raptors made the call and drafted him with their first-round pick. They already welcomed him to the team via a call and social media posts. The versatile forward ended up right where he said he would be excited to play.

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