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“Just really be likeable, have good character,� Murray-Boyles said after a Raptors workout in a ballroom transformed into a practice facility at the Wynn casino here Wednesday. “Obviously I have a family name to uphold, just try to make a good impression on everyone.�

The six-foot-seven forward has fit in well with an equally young Raptors franchise. He does seem to be “chill� in that he goes about his business without seeking the spotlight and in a businesslike manner. He’s joining a roster that prides itself on togetherness and cohesion, and seems to have all the requisite characteristics.

“I feel like the emphasis is just on being yourself, that’s the biggest thing,� he said after practice as the Raptors prepare for their Summer League debut Thursday.

“It seems seamless to get along with these guys. They’re all young at heart, so it’s not that hard to fit in with them all. They’re big on family, big on having a brotherhood, and their morals and their goals align with mine.

“It feels like it’s been easy for me, Alijah (Martin, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s second-round pick) and Chucky (Hepburn, signed by the Raptors to a two-deal right after the draft) to really tap into that and get to know them.â€�

While the Raptors understand how Murray-Boyles wants to fit in off the court, they’re most interested in what kind of NBA player he becomes.

Coaches say he’s shown an impressive physical side and a high IQ for making passes, and can get into the right defensive positions to be disruptive at that end of the court.

Having just turned 20, there’s some work to be done on his young body — he’s a solid 245 pounds but could probably be lighter, coaches say — but there’s a lot of promise. It will come to light more in the four or five games he’s expected to play here, giving coach Darko Rajakovic and his staff something to build on over the rest of the summer and through training camp.

If Murray-Boyles morphs into what he expects to be, it’ll be a lot to work with.

“I took a lot from a lot of players,� he said. “(Denver’s) Aaron Gordon, what he did this playoffs was insane. That’s something I can really latch on to: how physical he was, how hard he played, even the little things he did.

“Him, Draymond (Green of Golden State), his switchability. Obviously that’s somebody that I watch the most, especially defensively. He’s so active and how much he hustles.�

Murray-Boyles was laid up with mononucleosis in his freshman year at South Carolina, but blossomed as a junior leading up to the draft. He might have considered entering after one college year, but knew what was best for him in the long term.

“The money is not a big concern for me, because along with growing and maturing and stuff like that and getting better as a player, the money will come eventually,� he said. “I was fortunate. Some people aren’t fortunate enough to be in a position where they don’t have to do so much for their family and stuff like that. I was blessed to be in a good household where I could.�

And as for his first introduction to Raptors fans? The mixed message some took from his expletive of relief at finally getting selected on draft night taught him a lesson.

“I’ve mentally prepared myself for social media and how it can sway one way or another way,â€� he said. “You’ve just got to focus on the main thing, which is getting better and helping the team. Don’t focus on your social profile or anything like that.

“Be the best in-person person you can be for your team. That’s the only thing you should be focusing on.�