Jared McCain from the Sixers hurt his left knee during a game against Indiana, and tests showed he has a torn meniscus.
McCain’s Injury and Surgery:
According to Jake Fischer, McCain needs surgery and there’s no timeline for his return. The 76ers confirmed this in their announcement.
This is tough news for the team, already dealing with injuries to Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey. They wanted to compete for the title but are now 7-16 and sitting at 12th place in the Eastern Conference.
Embiid also got hurt on Friday with a sinus fracture. We don’t know yet how long he’ll be out either.
McCain’s Rookie Season:
Picked 16th in June after playing one year at Duke, McCain has been shining as a rookie. He’s scoring an average of 15.3 points per game along with some rebounds and assists. He even won Rookie of the Month for October and November!
He had a scary fall against the Pacers too but luckily didn’t get a concussion after several tests by Kyle Neubeck and Derek Bodner reported it was clear. Sadly though, he’s now sidelined due to his knee injury.
The Road Ahead:
No one knows yet how Philly will cope without McCain’s energy on court. Ricky Council got more playtime against Indiana so maybe he’ll step up more now.
Fans really hope things turn around soon!
