Rookie guard Jared McCain of the Philadelphia 76ers is facing a significant challenge early in his professional career. After suffering a meniscus tear in his left knee during the team’s defeat against the Indiana Pacers, McCain underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to address a lateral meniscus tear. This is the first substantial surgery for the rookie in his inaugural NBA season.
Despite the setback, McCain maintained a positive outlook. He took to TikTok to provide a lighthearted update from his hospital bed, greeting his fans with a grin.
“What’s up? TikTok, just got out of surgery, and I just want to say I love you guys. Thank you. I love you. We the best music. Shout out Drizzy, shout out the 6th guy,” McCain stated.
Even in the midst of his recovery, the young guard entertained his followers by singing a brief excerpt from Drake’s track ‘I Still Got Some Love Deep Inside of Me.’
Jared McCain just got outta surgery and posted this 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/cTGhgRaffU
— IcyVert (@IcyVert) December 18, 2024
“I still got somebody deep inside of me. No need to lie to me; no need to lie to me; I know you got a guy; he’s not a guy. I don’t know, but bye TikTok, I’ll see you later,” he sang.
Fans were both entertained and inspired by McCain’s upbeat attitude, with many taking to social media to express their admiration. Some humorously dubbed him the GOAT for his positive demeanor despite the injury.
Lmao I love this man.
Surprised he didn’t hop outta bed and give us the dance tbh…. 😂
— Cleveland Cam (@cleveland_cam) December 18, 2024
lol he dialed in @Drake 🥴
— Jacob Peck (@jacobpeckusa) December 18, 2024
thats the goat
— Flooogy (@Floooogy) December 18, 2024
that’s my goat
— e (@itshellaella) December 18, 2024
They got my goat on some heavy anesthesia😭
— McCAIN ➡️ PHI🎄 (@Vientos4MVP) December 18, 2024
In addition to the laughter, fans extended their well-wishes, expressing hopes for his swift recovery and return to the court.
Nick Nurse Shares Hopeful Update After Jared McCain’s Surgery
Following McCain’s knee surgery, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse provided a positive update regarding the rookie’s recovery. Speaking to reporters after Wednesday’s practice, Nurse conveyed both concern for McCain and optimism for his recovery.
“Listen, certainly surgery went well. Very optimistic about how it went and how the recovery will be. He’s obviously still trying to come to grips with all that kind of stuff. Very disappointed. I feel bad for him,” Nurse stated.
Despite the successful surgery, the timeline for McCain’s return remains unclear. The team is committed to a careful approach to ensure his complete recovery. Prior to his injury, McCain was averaging 15.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game this season.
