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Jared McCain continued to turn heads at the start of his rookie season on Friday night.
The Philadelphia 76ers point guard finished with a team-high 30 points during a 113-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets. McCain added five rebounds, three assists and two steals while shooting 11-20 from the field and 6-11 from three-point territory.
NBA TV @NBATV
HE UNDERSTANDS IT NOW 😱
30 points for Jared McCain 🔥 pic.twitter.com/JQDSKJvZnH
After hitting his sixth triple to push Philadelphia’s lead to 12 points in the fourth quarter, the No. 16 overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft called himself the Rookie of the Year.
SportsCenter @SportsCenter
“I’M THE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR!”
—Jared McCain 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ezzlIDg4Q9
McCain has been a bright spot for the 76ers despite their slow start to the season. He’s now scored at least 20 points in seven straight games.
Bleacher Report @BleacherReport
JARED MCCAIN TONIGHT 🪣
30 PTS, 11/20 FG, 6 3PM
7 STRAIGHT 20+ PT GAMES FOR THE ROOK 🔥 pic.twitter.com/qNVKx8GJPA
Fans were impressed with his performance.
br_betting @br_betting
JARED MCCAIN WENT OFF TONIGHT 🔥
30 PTS, 11/20 FG, 6 3PM
He opened at +3500 to win ROY… He’s now -130 👀
StatMuse @statmuse
Jared McCain tonight:
30 PTS
6 REB
2 STL
6 3PLeading all rookies and 76ers in points and threes this season. pic.twitter.com/w1icwTvvNJ
StatMamba @StatMamba
Jared McCain has the most 3PM by a player in their first five career starts in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/GcI6rXCae3
Yahoo Sports @YahooSports
Jared McCain’s last 8 games:
⭐️ 27 points
⭐️ 23 points
⭐️ 34 points
⭐️ 29 points
⭐️ 20 points
⭐️ 20 points
⭐️ 30 pointsMore than just a TikTok star 🔥 pic.twitter.com/q3cGss18rE
Josh Reynolds @JoshReynolds24
However good you think Jared McCain is, he’s better. I promise. The kid literally makes the smart play 100% of the time. He’s an unconscious shooter. Midrange is automatic. Elite finishing ability. He’s absolutely unbelievable & may just in fact be the Sixers savior.
Jackson Frank @jackfrank_jjf
Jared McCain is something else. Sees the floor unbelievably well. His mind is always thinking about how to respond to the next defensive move.
His emergence as an instant contributor is crucial for a 76ers team that has dealt with injuries to stars such as Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George to open the year. Embiid and George didn’t suit up against Brooklyn on Friday due to knee issues.
On the season as a whole, McCain is averaging 16.5 points and 2.7 assists per game on 48.4/42.7/97.1 shooting splits.
Despite the 76ers’ 3-12 record, the former Duke standout’s name should come up in the Rookie of the Year conversation if he’s able to maintain his production throughout the remainder of his inaugural season.
