WATCH: Sixers rookie Jared McCain gives injury update from hospital bed after surgery
NBA and Sixers rookie Jared McCain provided his fans with some much-needed updates on his surgery after suffering a recent injury.
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On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers made a significant statement. The team disclosed that Jared McCain, their rookie guard, had surgery to fix a lateral meniscus injury. Fans were awaiting the Jared Mcain injury update. Luckily, the rookie guard’s procedure was successful without any complications. He will now start his road to recovery.
The 20-year-old McCain was selected by the team with the 16th overall pick in this year’s NBA draft. He has impressed coaches and players alike during training camp and the summer. Interestingly, McCain released his own injury update footage directly ‘from the hospital.’ The Sixers rookie addressed his TikTok fanbase and told them he’s ‘alright.’
Hey Tiktok, I just had surgery, I’m alright, love you all. Shout out Drizzy (Drake)!…bye TikTok, see you later.
Jared McCain sends message to his fans after surgery
It’s fair to say that the rookie was under anesthesia but still chose to provide his fans with an important update on his surgery. With the contents of the video, one could also claim that McCain is a huge fan of the Canadian rapper, Drake. However, one question that will be bothering Sixers fans will be: When will Jared McCain return? Honestly, there is no return timeline set for the Sixers rookie as of yet.
Aside from this, McCain has averaged 15 points on 46% shooting in his first 23 games. McCain has made 38 percent of his long-range shots while attempting six threes a game. All attention will now shift towards his return to the court. McCain will undoubtedly be seen as a crucial contributor going ahead once he is able to return. The Sixers will wait patiently as he heals from his season’s first serious injury.
Sixers HC Nick Nurse ‘optimistic’ regarding rookie Jared McCain’s injury
The Sixers have had an exciting summer, with a lot of discussion focused on Paul George‘s huge free-agency signing. This made George, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey a formidable big three. However, Jared McCain, their 16th overall draft pick has also attracted attention from the NBA fans.
Recently McCain suffered a season-ending injury. Regarding this, his head coach Nick Nurse provided a positive take to the media lately.
Listen, certainly surgery went well. Very optimistic about how it went and how the recovery will be. He’s obviously still trying to come to grips with all that kind of stuff. Very disappointed. I feel bad for him.
Nick Nurse told the reporters
Nick Nurse on Jared McCain after his surgery: “He's, obviously, still trying to come to grips with it all that kind of stuff. Very disappointed. I feel bad for him.” #Sixers https://t.co/p7gY1GYQ6y via @SixersWire
— Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) December 18, 2024
McCain made an instant impact on the Sixers’ side in his rookie season, despite stars like Embiid and George not being present most of the season due to injury. Now, the rookie has found himself on the injury list. Since there is no return timeline, fans hope for a swift comeback from McCain.
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