The Sixers’ 2024-25 season has been rough, sitting at 15-20 and missing the play-in cut in the East. Almost all of their starters are plagues with injuries. But let’s be real—rookie Jared McCain was the silver lining early on. He didn’t just show up; he looked like the guy, leading the Rookie of the Year race right out of the gate.
Then came the tough news. After surgery, hopes were high that McCain might return, but the Sixers shut that down Thursday night. He’s officially out for the season. It’s brutal, especially since he was on fire to start his career. Now, McCain has to pivot and gear up for a fresh start in 2025-26. You can’t help but feel for him—he was already showing flashes of a star in the making.
This is a developing story…