Sixers rookie Jared McCain chronicles his All-Star weekend experience
Sixers rookie Jared McCain chronicles his All-Star weekend experience
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain was selected for the Rising Stars Challenge despite playing in only 23 games. The No. 16 pick of the draft was averaging 15.3 points, 2.6 assists, and 2.4 rebounds while shooting 38.3% from deep.
Of course, he is out for the season after laterally tearing the meniscus in his left knee and undergoing surgery to repair it. So, unfortunately, for McCain, he was unable to participate at All-Star weekend, but he was able to head out to The Bay area and chronicle his time out there on his Instagram.
McCain's first day was filled with photo shoots and he met up with popular social media comedian, Druski.
Then, it was on to day 2 in San Francisco. He was able to share his jersey spot in the locker room and was able to at least have the experience of being there even though he was unable to play due to the injury.
The final day for McCain included him meeting up with Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry as well as getting a first row seat for the dunk contest where Orlando Magic guard Mac McClung put on another impressive showing.
The Sixers will get back to work on Thursday when they play host to the Boston Celtics.
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