Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain has been phenomenal to begin the 2024-25 season. After putting up 30 points in a 113-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night at home, he's now averaging 16.

As tough as the stretch has been, the Sixers can feel good about what their rookie first-rounder, Jared McCain, has put on display. As McCain has slid into the starting five in the absence of some key veterans,

Despite being without Joel Embiid, who is dealing with swelling in his left knee, the 76ers managed to end a five-game losing streak against the Nets behind another outstanding performance from self-proclaimed "rookie of the year" Jared McCain.