Rookie’s wild reaction to finding out how ‘crazy strong’ Stephen Adams is

ByNBAUSA



Toronto Raptors newcomer Colin Murray-Boyles made his first career start against the Houston Rockets and an unforgettable introduction to NBA physicality thanks to Steven Adams. After the game, the 20-year-old striker couldn’t help but laugh at what it was like to face one of the league’s most powerful big men.

“He’s crazy strong. My wrists are hurting right now, trying to pull him out and fight him,” Murray-Boyles said after the game. “His strength is … I didn’t think it was. I asked him what his routine was during the game. It’s crazy.”

The Raptors rookie, who scored 13 points in his debut start filling in for Jakob Poltl (sore back), had the unenviable task of trying to keep Adams on the glass. The veterans center helped Houston dominates Toronto 53-22 on the boardsincluding a whopping 17 offensive rebounds, in a 121-103 loss that extended the Raptors’ losing streak to four games.

Despite Toronto shooting an impressive 21-for-40 from three-point range, their rebounding issues were too obvious to overcome. Adams, true to his reputation, muscled his way through box-outs and bone-crushing set screens that left the young Raptor bruised and impressed.

“Steven’s been doing this forever, man,” said teammate Scotty Barnes, who led the Raptors with 31 points. “You can’t teach that kind of strength. He moves people.

Murray-Boyles’ comments quickly went viral, with fans loving the honesty and awe in his tone. For a rookie getting his first real test of NBA toughness, it was as humbling as it was motivating.

Toronto, now 1-4 after dropping all three games against Texas opponents (Dallas, San Antonio, Houston), will look to bounce back when it visits Cleveland on Friday. And as for Murray-Boyles, he takes bruises easily.

“I learned a lot tonight,” he said with a smile. “Next time, maybe I’ll bring wrist wraps.”





2025-10-30 13:06:00

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