Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard Jared McCain faces an early hurdle in his professional career. After experiencing a meniscus tear in his left knee during the team’s loss to the Indiana Pacers, McCain underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a lateral meniscus tear. This marks the first major surgery for the rookie in his debut NBA season. Thankfully, the operation was successful.
However, McCain didn’t let the injury dim his spirits. He shared a lighthearted update on TikTok from his hospital bed, addressing his fans with a smile.
“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 said.
Even amid the injury, the rookie guard then delighted fans by singing a snippet of Drake’s song ‘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,” McCain sung.
Fans were both entertained and inspired by McCain’s confidence, with many flooding social media with praise. Some even jokingly referred to him as the GOAT for his upbeat attitude despite the setback.
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Lmao I love this man.
— Cleveland Cam (@cleveland_cam) December 18, 2024
Surprised he didn’t hop outta bed and give us the dance tbh…. 😂
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
Fans also sent their well-wishes alongside the amusement, hoping for his speedy recovery and return to the court.
Nick Nurse Expresses Optimism After Jared McCain’s Surgery
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse shared an encouraging update on rookie guard Jared McCain’s recovery following his recent knee surgery. Addressing reporters after Wednesday’s practice session, Nurse expressed both sympathy for McCain and hope for his future.
“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 said.
Despite the successful operation, the timeline for McCain’s return remains uncertain. The team is taking a cautious approach to ensure his full recovery. Before his injury, McCain has averaged 15.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game this season.
