Seated on the dais, Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain were asked if they can destroy the myth that smaller guards can’t coexist in the same backcourt. “Who says we are small?” Maxey responded. “That’s crazy.

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain has been phenomenal to begin the 2024-25 season. After putting up 30 points in a 113-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night at home, he's now averaging 16.

Teams need to hit on the margins around a Big 3. The Sixers appear to have hit a home run with Jared McCain.