In yet another game where they faced a huge deficit, the Philadelphia 76ers, true to their form so far this season, staged a furious comeback in the fourth quarter to emerge with a narrow two-point victory. about the visiting Clippers. That improves their record to 8-5, which is good for a tie for fifth place in the Eastern Conference.
The biggest story for the 76ers in this game was Paul George finally making his long-awaited season debut, but another storyline fans were keeping a close eye on was the return of Jared McCain, who had just finished his short stint with the Delaware Blue Coats in the G-League. Unfortunately, he could barely see the floor.
The second-year guard only logged five minutes in the entire gamenot even a mention in the box score. He didn’t even attempt a single shot nor handle the rock in his cameo appearance. Simply put, he was very forgettable, and the 76ers certainly made sure he remained that way.
That said, McCain’s lack of opportunities on the hardwood is quickly becoming a concerning tidbit for this team – and people have certainly noticed.
The 76ers don’t seem to trust Jared McCain yet
After missing almost an entire calendar year due to a pair of injuries that both required surgery, McCain was always going to be very rusty upon his return. It wouldn’t – and shouldn’t – surprise anyone if he struggles mightily with his shot, and it’s true that that was the status quo for him early on.
However, there’s no other way to help him get his mojo back than to give him the platform actually play. So far, the 76ers have placed a strict minutes restriction on him, but he is receiving much smaller amounts of court time than the supposed limit set by the coaching and medical staff.
If the 76ers don’t even have confidence in McCain getting his rhythm back, this season will quickly become a losing one for the sophomore, which absolutely sucks as his skillset is still desperately needed for the team to be a more well-rounded and dynamic offensive unit. Instead, he’s been relegated to spectator duty for now, and there’s not much to suggest the worm will turn for him in that regard sooner or later.
The Philadelphia 76ers need to give Jared McCain more playing time and reps to showcase his talents – that’s non-negotiable. Otherwise, he might not be able to regain his confidence this season as he works his way back from those brutal injuries.
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