76ers Players Confident Jared McCain is ‘Fine’ After Injury Scare

Multiple Philadelphia 76ers are confident that Jared McCain will be fine.

Oct 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (20) dribbles the ball in front of Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder (17) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Late in the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets, Jared McCain took a hard fall. The Philadelphia 76ers couldn’t get up initially. Struggling to catch his breath, McCain received attention from the medical staff.

Considering it was so late in the game already, McCain was bound to miss the rest of the action. When he was helped up off the court and assisted on his walk back to the locker room, McCain was eventually taken to the hospital.

The young guard needed to be further evaluated and would get checked on for a possible concussion, according to a team official.

Another hard fall this game... this time, it's Sixers' rookie Jared McCain, who came down hard on his back.

McCain was able to walk off the court leaning on medical staff but looked extremely uncomfortable doing so. pic.twitter.com/YrEUHQZOei

— Erin Grugan (@eringrugan) October 17, 2024

For Nick Nurse, the scene was tough to see.

“It was rough,” said the Sixers’ head coach. “Got the report, he’s going to the hospital to get checked out. Obviously he was having some trouble breathing there but maybe got the wind knocked out of him but not sure what was going on there. Never quite seen one like that before. So, let’s hope he’s okay and see what the report is from the hospital.”

As for the veteran forward Kelly Oubre, he believes his teammate will be good.

Oct 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) warms up before action against the Brooklyn Nets at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

"He's fine," Oubre “stated. “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."

The reserve guard, Jeff Dowtin, viewed the situation the same as Oubre.

“That's our brother. That's our teammate,” Dowtin added. “I think everything's going to be fine. You know, we're praying for him, obviously. He's a warrior. A tough, hard-nosed player. Things are going to be OK. We're just wishing him the best right now."

The Sixers will update McCain’s status when they know more. On Friday, the 76ers will compete against the Orlando Magic, a matchup that marks the preseason finale for Philadelphia. Right now, McCain’s status to play is unclear. If he can’t get cleared for Friday’s game, all eyes will be on the Sixers’ injury report for next Wednesday’s opener against the Milwaukee Bucks.