Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain was on his way to establishing himself as the clear front runner for the Rookie of the Year award for 2024-25 before he suffered a lateral tear in the meniscus in his left knee. The injury required surgery and his season was cut short after just 23 games.
McCain, the No. 16 pick in the 2024 draft, averaged 15.3 points, 2.6 assists, and 2.4 rebounds while shooting 46% from the floor and 38.3% from deep. He was a bright spot in what was a tough start for the Sixers and what turned into a tough year for them.