The Philadelphia 76ers’ guard Jared McCain suffered a horrific fall during a pre-season match against the Brooklyn Nets. Despite giving an impressive performance, his injury has garnered more attention as McCain was having difficulty breathing after the fall.
Born on February 20, 2004, Jared Dane McCain was a consensus five-star recruit who plays for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA.
He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils, and he is considered one of the top players in the 2023 class.
The Scary Incident Took Place During A Preseason Match Against Brooklyn Nets!
The Philadelphia 76ers recently played against the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA pre-season. Jared McCain is one of the 76ers’ standout players.
The match was quite interesting, as 76ers McCain delivered an impressive performance, contributing to the team’s victory.
However, while driving to the basket, McCain collided with a defender in mid-air and lost his balance, which ultimately led to him falling hard onto the court.
Another hard fall this game… this time, it's Sixers' rookie Jared McCain, who came down hard on his back.
— Erin Grugan (@eringrugan) October 17, 2024
McCain was able to walk off the court leaning on medical staff but looked extremely uncomfortable doing so. pic.twitter.com/YrEUHQZOei
While such incidents are common in the league, McCain’s case really concerned fans as he was visibly seen having difficulty breathing after that hard fall.
Officials immediately paused the game, and the Philadelphia trainers rushed into the court to examine McCain.
Eventually, he went to a local hospital in the Dallas area for evaluations. Shortly after that, his team updated that McCain would have a concussion test.
The 76ers coach also opened up about the scary incident.
@nbcsphilly Nick Nurse says Jared McCain is on his way to the hospital after a hard fall in the 4th quarter of the Sixers' preseason game on Tuesday night.
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McCain’s fellow teammate Kelly Oubre Jr said,
“He’s fine. IT was very scary. He caught himself luckily. He didn’t fall flat on his back. He’s gonna feel it tomorrow. That’s kinda what we were telling him. He’s just gotta kinda take it easy and make sure he’s 100 percent for opening night.”
Kelly Oubre Jr
Prior to his injury, McCain had nine points and seven rebounds in the 23 minutes. If it were not for his injury, Jared would’ve definitely ended the match with more points.
As of now, no official statement has been published regarding Jared’s medical reports. This also means that his return to the Philadelphia 76ers has no specific timeline.
Because of his pending medical evaluation result, his status for the upcoming pre-season finale against the Orlando Magic remains uncertain.
Moreover, Jared’s team has promised to give regular updates on his recovery. However, his return to the court really depends on how much time he needs to heal from the fall.
Jared McCain Is A Promising Basketball Player With A Bright Future Ahead Of Him!
McCain is a huge asset for the 76ers, so the team might struggle if he takes longer to heal.
However, they will undoubtedly prioritize his health and ensure he is fully ready before returning to the court.
Besides his recent injury, Jared has also made headlines for his athleticism and impressive performances as a rookie.
While his fans have praised him highly, McCain’s contemporaries have also shown their admiration for the rookie.
76ers’ star Joel Embiid once said about McCain,
Probably, our best player has been Jared McCain, which is pretty good. … He competes. He is tough, competes, (is) a shot-maker. He has been shooting the ball extremely well; great energy. He has a pretty good chance. I don’t want to put expectations out there, and I got to see more, but so far, he has been good.
Joel Embiid
At such a young, Jared has been able to showcase his prowess and make a name for himself in the league. The 76ers’ rookie has a bright future waiting for him.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Jared McCain’s father, Lance McCain, is a former basketball player and flight attendant at Southwest Airlines.
- Similarly, his mother, Jina McCain, is a former collegiate track and field athlete and a graduate of Sacramento State in California.
- He also has an older brother named Jayce McCain, who is also a basketball player and point guard at Cal State San Marcos.
