Another blow for the Philadelphia 76ers: Rookie Jared McCain says goodbye to the season

The Philadelphia 76ers' rookie, Jared McCain, will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his left knee last month due to a meniscus tear, as announced by the team this Thursday.

McCain, 20, entered the NBA after playing one season at Duke and being selected by the Sixers in the first round of the 2024 Draft. His start in the league had been promising, averaging 15.3 points in 23 games. He began as a starter in eight games and quickly won the fans' affection, partly thanks to his popularity as a TikTok sensation, where he has nearly 5 million followers.

The young player was named Rookie of the Month for the Eastern Conference in November but started experiencing discomfort in his knee after a game against Indiana on December 13. Among the highlights of his season is a mid-November game against Cleveland where he scored a personal record of 34 points, as well as eight games where he exceeded 20 points.

McCain's injury comes at a challenging time for the 76ers, who have also dealt with significant absences in their roster. Injuries to stars Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George, who were touted as the team's "Big Three" following George's arrival in the offseason, have limited their time together on the court to only parts of three games. This has contributed to the Sixers' inconsistent start, accumulating a record of 15-20.

For the Friday game against New Orleans, Embiid (sprained left foot), Andre Drummond (sprained left toe), Kyle Lowry (strained right hip), and KJ Martin (left foot injury) have already been ruled out. Meanwhile, Paul George is considered probable due to groin discomfort.

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