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Sixers’ Jared McCain shows immense potential in bittersweet rookie season

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Erin Grugan joined Liberty Ballers in 2022 and writes, manages social media and edits videos. Prior to that, she worked as a sports reporter and photographer for numerous outlets since 2016.

Nothing better encapsulated the word “bittersweet” this Philadelphia 76ers’ season quite like the beginning of Jared McCain’s NBA career.

From the highest highs to the lowest lows, the No. 16 overall pick in the 2024 draft had an absolute rollercoaster of an opening campaign. With injuries piling up across the Sixers’ roster before the season even got underway, McCain was given opportunity early to get experience on an NBA floor, and he took full advantage.