NBA Fans React To 76ers Jared McCain Injury Announcement

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain will be out indefinitely.

Oct 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (20) reacts on the floor after being injured on a play against the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Jared McCain has been one of the best stories of the 2024-25 NBA season.

The Philadelphia 76ers rookie is averaging 15.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest while shooting 46.0% from the field and 38.3% from the three-point range in his first 23 games.

Dec 4, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (20) shoots against the Orlando Magic during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

However, the 76ers have now announced that the former Duke star will be out indefinitely.

Via ESPN on Saturday: "Breaking: Jared McCain is out indefinitely after an MRI revealed a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee, the team announced."

Breaking: Jared McCain is out indefinitely after an MRI revealed a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee, the team announced. pic.twitter.com/RFQDFiqGRV

— ESPN (@espn) December 14, 2024

Many fans reacted to the news on social media.

@823hurt835: "I feel bad for you, Mr. McCain I wish you a speedy recovery"

I feel bad for you, Mr. McCain I wish you a speedy recovery

— jjhurt (@823hurt835) December 14, 2024

@lammylovesbball: "This is a huge bummer- he was having a great rookie season. Hope he recovers quickly ❤️ "

This is a huge bummer- he was having a great rookie season. Hope he recovers quickly ❤️ https://t.co/RO4jNrAOyZ

— Katie (@lammylovesbball) December 15, 2024

@Xanthos24: "This is awful. He’s dope young hooper."

This is awful. He’s dope young hooper. https://t.co/1AP34K9Uj6

— Xanthos (@Xanthos24) December 14, 2024

@creecher1012: "Guy just can't catch a break. Heartbroken for this guy."

Guy just can't catch a break. Heartbroken for this guy. https://t.co/PfjknC285j

— Ashley (@creecher1012) December 15, 2024

@BelieverMindset: "Praying for him! He was going to win Rookie of the year."

Praying for him! He was going to win Rookie of the year.

— Believer Mindset (@BelieverMindset) December 14, 2024

@eddiegetdabandz: "he’s still the rookie of the year idgaf"

he’s still the rookie of the year idgaf

— eddie (@eddiegetdabandz) December 14, 2024

@StanleySwanson0: "Philly has a legit chance to land Cooper Flagg 👀 "

Philly has a legit chance to land Cooper Flagg 👀

— Stanley Swanson  (@StanleySwanson0) December 14, 2024

McCain was the 16th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

At just 20, he is one of the most consistent players on a veteran-led 76ers roster.

Jared McCain is out indefinitely after suffering a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee that will require surgery

Tough blow for the Sixers 😢 pic.twitter.com/H5Tr0Tx3q0

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 14, 2024

The 76ers are currently the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 7-16 record in 23 games.

They have gone 5-5 over their last ten.

On Monday night, the 76ers will resume action when they visit the Charlotte Hornets in North Carolina.