Jared McCain is one of the rare satisfactions for the Sixers, who are having a completely failed start to the season. The rookie had a string of good performances, particularly in the major five, but as Tyrese Maxey and Paul George missed matches, changes were going to have to be made.
Facing the Pistons, “PG” returned to the floor and Nick Nurse therefore made a double choice: rely on an Andre Drummond – Guershon Yabusele racket and place Jared McCain on the bench. Surprising, no, to do without your rookie when he is so good?
“I liked the fact that I had a big racket against Houston. I liked the size and rebounding of Drummond and Yabusele together. So that was a factor, as well as the return of Paul George obviously”, is justified the Philadelphia coach, who did not really take advantage of his interior duo, Andre Drummond being injured after four minutes of play.
Accept this disappointment and “stay the course”
This decision bore fruit since the Sixers won their duel against the Pistons. The former Pacers or Clippers winger was comfortable alongside Kelly Oubre Jr. and Tyrese Maxey and these three set the tone at the start of the meeting. Perhaps still disappointed with his relegation, Jared McCain did not take a shot in the first period…
“I was a little surprised but, whatever the circumstances, I have to enjoy it. No matter how things go, I'm going to give it my all.”he replies, after finishing this meeting with only 7 points.
The full-back can remember that, before joining the major five, he had already shone in a substitute role. The three matches played before his first start, he averaged 22.7 points in 30 minutes. But it is certain that with the return of the injured, and if the infirmary remains empty, his playing time will decrease a little.
“Kelly Oubre Jr. told me there will be ups and downs and to stay calm no matter what happens,” says the rookie. “Whether I play one, two or ten minutes, I have to stay the course and know that my time will come. »
| Jared McCain | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2024-25 | PHL | 17 | 25 | 44.9 | 37.4 | 92.2 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 16.5 |
| Total | 17 | 25 | 44.9 | 37.4 | 92.2 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 16.5 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
