Overview
- Jared McCain said he closely follows the 76ers and still roots for his former teammates, according to comments reported by Thunder Wire and echoed across multiple outlets.
- The 76ers dealt the 2024 first‑round pick to the Thunder for draft compensation in a midseason move that drew scrutiny from parts of the fan base.
- Since joining Oklahoma City, McCain has settled into a bench scoring role and logged 12 points in a Game 1 win over the Lakers, including three late three‑pointers.
- His rise came after injuries cut short his early run in Philadelphia, with a torn meniscus in December 2024 and a torn thumb ligament in the next training camp limiting his minutes.
- Philadelphia was reported to be without Joel Embiid for Game 2 of its series against the Knicks, putting a brighter light on perimeter punch and the choice to move McCain.