Jared McCain Undergoes Successful Surgery
Jared McCain, the Philadelphia 76ers guard, has successfully undergone surgery to fix a UCL tear in his right thumb, according to the team. The procedure took place on Tuesday at the Hospital for Special Surgery, conducted by Dr. Michelle Carson.
Recovery Timeline
Following the operation, the 76ers released a statement confirming that McCain is due for a follow-up evaluation in about four weeks. This timeline marks the first concrete update since he suffered the injury during the previous Thursday’s game.
Impact on the Team
With this surgery, it has been confirmed that McCain will not be participating in the early part of the upcoming season, impacting the Sixers’ strategy, particularly their heavily guard-oriented approach. His last game was on December 13 of his rookie season, during which he sustained a serious knee injury, sidelining him for the remainder of the year.
Teammate Support
Teammate Tyrese Maxey expressed his empathy for McCain’s situation, highlighting the hard work McCain has put in during his recovery from prior injuries.
“I feel for him, man. He’s coming back from his knee, the meniscus injury, and he’s worked his tail off to get where he is today,”
Maxey commented during media day. He went on to share his admiration for McCain’s skills, noting his shooting accuracy, playmaking abilities, and defensive efforts.
“He’s a great teammate and competes hard. We’re all eager to see him fully healthy and back on the court soon.”
Looking Ahead
As the season approaches, the 76ers will need to find ways to adjust their game plan without McCain, who is regarded as a valuable asset to the team.
