"It's really just my mentality. Coming into, like, what I can give these guys. Obviously I wanna give them the hardest time on offense. That's how I'm making them better."
"Especially the guys who the offense flows through - I wanna make it as hard as possible on them so that it's easier for them in the games. So, just trying to bring an edge to the team. Trying to figure out how I can contribute."
"They can't do nothing about it. Cause it's legal. They're gonna complain. They're gonna get better and learn from it. That's what I wanna do."
"Collin (Murray-Boyles) is super physical. Super aggressive. On the defensive side he's a beast. He's a monster."
Observers waited outside practice while the Raptors ran extremely late and engaged in continuous 5-on-5 scrimmages emphasizing stamina and physicality. Media in the room passed time with typing tests as loud yells, screams, and trash talk filtered from inside. Collin Murray-Boyles stands out for his physical, aggressive defensive play and a mentality focused on making opponents and teammates tougher through contact and pressure. He intentionally challenges ball-handlers and core offensive players in practice to make in-game situations easier for them. Teammates and coaches recognize his intensity and view his edge as a positive force for team development.
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