On October 16, 2024, Philadelphia 76ers’ latest acquisition Jared McCain experienced an alarming health scare during preseason game versus Brooklyn Nets versus Philadelphia Sixers, when a fall caused severe difficulty breathing after which emergency medical assistance had to be summoned for immediate care.
Philadelphia 76ers’ Coach Nick Nurse Shares His Worries
Nick Nurse was deeply troubled by what had transpired, showing his immediate worry for McCain’s well-being and sharing details that he would soon go to a hospital for comprehensive examination to ascertain all injuries suffered during game play. Nurse expressed alarm over McCain’s difficulties breathing on court which became distressing to both players and fans.
Team Updates and Precautions
In other team news, Joel Embiid is sidelined for the rest of the preseason due to a knee issue, while another teammate is dealing with a bone bruise on his left knee. The 76ers are making strategic roster adjustments and considering a rest strategy for Embiid similar to that of Kawhi Leonard, aiming for optimal performance during the Finals.
Detailed Account of McCain’s Preseason Incident
Before McCain was injured, his performance had been outstanding, earning 9 points and 7 rebounds in 23 minutes of playtime. It all changed however when while making a play towards the basket he collided with one of the Nets defenders and fell hard onto his backside, appearing to struggle breathing before remaining down on the court for several moments before finally being assisted off by team personnel.
Jared McCain: A Promising Rookie
At 20 years old and selected 16th in the NBA draft from Duke University, McCain has shown great promise during preseason appearances averaging 12.8 points and 4.6 rebounds across five games. Both his teammates and fans hope for his quick recovery and return to basketball court play.