Final 2024-25 Philadelphia 76ers player grades: Jared McCain

The 2024-25 season is in the books for the Philadelphia 76ers, which means it is the time to look back on the season that was for each player.

The Sixers finished 24-58 as they missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2016-17 season amid a slew of injuries.The Sixers used a grand total of 30 players throughout the season and an NBA record 53 starting lineups.

This series will focus on the 15 players on standard deals and the three on two-way deals to finish the season--not anybody who finished the season on a 10-day deal.Up next in this series is rookie guard Jared McCain who had his season cut short after 23 games due to a lateral tear in the meniscus in his left knee.

The guard was on his way to being the clear front runner for Rookie of the Year before he was hit with an unfortunate injury.Here is the final season overview and grade for McCain in 2024-25:McCain's 2024-25 statsCategoryPPGRPGAPGFG%3FG%McCain's numbers15.32.42.646%38.3%McCain's season overviewThe season for McCain showed so much promise.

He did a phenomenal job of scoring off the dribble, knocking down catch-and-shoot 3s, coming up with big rebounds, and did it all at an efficient rate.

He scored over 20 points eight times and reached the 30-point mark twice as he showed off an impressive game.

One has to wonder how he will fit in a smaller backcourt with Tyrese Maxey in the future, but the Sixers have to feel comfortable throwing him out there due to his scoring ability.McCain's highlightsThe best performance of McCain's rookie season came in a Nov.

13 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

With the Sixers missing so many key pieces, McCain stepped up for 34 points while knocking down six 3-pointers on 13 attempts while dishing out 10 assists in a close loss.

It was an impressive performance when considering the opponent and the circumstance the Sixers were in.Final gradeIt's tough to really give McCain's rookie season a grade when considering how it ended so quickly, but in the 23 games he did play, he was terrific.

He has a bright future in this league as a kid who works so hard and has a great support system around him.

The Sixers will have to figure out lineups and fit in the future, but for now, the play of McCain offers a lot of hope.Final grade: AThis article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Final 2024-25 Philadelphia 76ers player grades: Jared McCain.

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