Jared McCain’s promising rookie season with the Philadelphia 76ers faced an unfortunate setback due to a torn meniscus, which limited him to just 23 games. Despite this, McCain made a significant impact, finishing tied for seventh in the NBA Rookie of the Year voting, even securing a third-place vote from the media panel. Before his injury, he averaged 15.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists, notably shooting 46% from the field and 38.3% from three-point range.

His performances included a record-setting eight consecutive games with three or more three-pointers and a standout game against the Cleveland Cavaliers where he scored a career-high 34 points. McCain's ability to score and shoot from the perimeter placed him alongside Hall of Famer Allen Iverson as the only Sixers rookies to average over 15 points and make two three-pointers per game.