Injured Sixers rookie Jared McCain seemingly offers distressing update on his season
Jared McCain appeared to confirm on Saturday that his rookie season has been cut short due to a severe injury. Speaking candidly on his YouTube channel, McCain seemingly informed fans that he will miss the remainder of the season as he focuses on recovery following surgery.
The Sixers rookie experienced left knee soreness during the team's 121-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Following further evaluation, the franchise announced that McCain had sustained a severe lateral meniscus tear in his left knee, requiring surgery and sidelining him indefinitely.
The former Duke standout recently underwent surgery to address the injury, with the Sixers releasing an official statement to confirm the development.
"Jared McCain underwent successful surgery today to repair the lateral meniscus tear in his left knee. He remains out indefinitely and updates on his recovery will be shared as appropriate," the Sixers said in a release.
The Sixers have consistently stated that rookie Jared McCain is out indefinitely without offering a specific timeline for his return. However, McCain’s latest update presents a concerning outlook for fans and ends all hope of him making a comeback this season.
Sixers head coach Nick Nurse recently acknowledged that rookie Jared McCain faces a long road to recovery and admitted that he is uncertain about when McCain will be able to rejoin the team.
"I don’t really know (when he'll be back)," Nurse said. "I think it’s a pretty long process to get back. We did get news out of the surgery yesterday that things went really well and they are very optimistic. But I don’t know what that means timeline-wise."
Big blow to Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers have faced their share of misfortune with injuries this season. Franchise stars Joel Embiid and Paul George have missed several games due to injuries and now the loss of rookie Jared McCain adds further to their struggles.
McCain’s injury is a significant setback for the Sixers as the rookie was playing exceptional basketball and had emerged as one of the team’s most reliable players alongside Tyrese Maxey.
Before being sidelined, McCain was among the leading contenders for the Rookie of the Year award. He was averaging 15.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game while shooting an impressive 46.0% from the field, including 38.3% from beyond the arc.