76ers Fans Erupt Over Jared McCain's Post-Op Social Media Post

76ers rookie posted TikTok following surgery on injured meniscus.

Dec 6, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (20) reacts with Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) after the game at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images | Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Through the first quarter of the season, injuries have been the biggest topic of conversation for the Philadelphia 76ers. The latest player to go down was Jared McCain, who was emerging as one of the top young rookies in the NBA. He suffered a meniscus injury after a scary fall against the Indiana Pacers, and is out indefinitely.

On Tuesday, the Sixers provided the latest update regarding the former first-round pick. They announced that McCain went through a successful surgery to repair his injured meniscus, and that he remains out for the foreseeable future. However, McCain decided to give an update of his own on top of this.

Dating back his high school days, McCain has been known for his strong social media presence. Surgery did not stop this, as he posted a video on his TikTok following the procedure. Along with sending out a heartfelt message to his fans, he also sung some Drake songs.

Following his latest post, fans poured in with reactions on social media:

Absolutely losing it at Jared McCain’s post surgery TikTok LMAO 😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/SnZpK2iZ9U

— Josh Reynolds (@JoshReynolds24) December 18, 2024

Sixers star rookie Jared McCain showed how he was feeling post-surgery on TikTok, shouting out Drake & singing Rich Baby Daddy 😭

Here’s to a speedy recovery 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/twy8Nj6Wic

— Drake Charts ⁶𓅓 (@DrakeChart) December 18, 2024

This dude makes me laugh every time, count me as a McCaniac https://t.co/wsLuhCYpwg

— Alex (@AlexTheAfro) December 18, 2024

My ROTY https://t.co/mgAWtzQdCF

— Jess Maloney (@jessicabaloney) December 18, 2024

Man someone take the phone from this guy’s hand 😂😂😂 https://t.co/S1dShYjkfQ

— ZigZag app coming soon (@steelthistweet) December 18, 2024

Dawg😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/nw2dFTfZOp

— irlanda ❅ (@irlandaaas_) December 18, 2024

McCain started of the year on the outskirts of Nick Nurse's rotation, but found himself thrown into the mix amid multiple injuries. The young guard took full advantage of his opportunity, emerging as a key piece for the Sixers moving forward.

In the 23 games he's played in, McCain is averaging 15.3 PPG and 2.6 APG while shooting 38.3% from beyond the arc. He has two 30-point games under his belt, including a 34-point, 10-assist outing against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Following his hot stretch, McCain found himself as the early favorite for the Rookie of the Year award. However, this unfortunate injury likely derailed his chances of taking home of the hardware. As of now, there is no timeline when McCain is expected to be on the floor again.