The Philadelphia 76ers received some good news on Tuesday afternoon when it comes to guard Jared McCain. The No. 16 pick in the draft was rewarded for his strong play to begin the season.

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain recently gave a “shout out to my Asian community” and shared that he is "probably like 10% Filipino," marking his first public acknowledgment of his Asian roots.

Jared McCain and Grizzlies guard Jaylen Wells have been named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month.

On Tuesday, the NBA announced its winners for Rookie of the Month. Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain earns the monthly accolade, representing the Eastern Co

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jared McCain was named the NBA’s Eastern Conference rookie of the month on Tuesday. The 76ers guard led all rookies in scoring at 16.0 points per game in October and November. McCain became the team’s seventh player to win the award and the first since Ben Simmons during the 2017-18 season.

However, there has been one shining light: rookie Jared McCain. The No. 16 pick in the draft, McCain is averaging 16.0 points and 2.6 assists while shooting 36.4% from deep through 18 games with seven starts in Philadelphia.

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