The Philadelphia 76ers have made the decision to assign Jared McCain, a 21-year-old shooting guard, to their NBA G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats for the second time this season. This move comes as part of a broader effort by the team's coaching staff to help McCain regain his footing in what has been a dismal sophomore campaign.
Coach Nick Nurse had previously struggled to find a suitable role for McCain, who suffered from an injury-ridden offseason and subsequent struggles on the court. Despite efforts to give him more playing time, McCain's performance has not improved significantly, with the minutes he was given dwindling over the past few weeks before being completely eliminated in Friday night's loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
McCain had previously expressed his appreciation for his stint with the Blue Coats last November, citing its value as a way to improve his game. However, it seems that this latest assignment is seen as a necessary step by the Sixers to help McCain get back on track and regain his momentum.
The assignment also highlights the team's decision not to give McCain regular playing time, which has become increasingly scarce since they reached full strength. This move signals that the Sixers have moved forward with their rotation plans and are no longer willing to justify giving McCain consistent minutes.
McCain will now be sent back down to the G League alongside other players, including rookie Johni Broome, two-way player MarJon Beauchamp, and others, as they prepare for Sunday's game against the Noblesville Boom.
Coach Nick Nurse had previously struggled to find a suitable role for McCain, who suffered from an injury-ridden offseason and subsequent struggles on the court. Despite efforts to give him more playing time, McCain's performance has not improved significantly, with the minutes he was given dwindling over the past few weeks before being completely eliminated in Friday night's loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
McCain had previously expressed his appreciation for his stint with the Blue Coats last November, citing its value as a way to improve his game. However, it seems that this latest assignment is seen as a necessary step by the Sixers to help McCain get back on track and regain his momentum.
The assignment also highlights the team's decision not to give McCain regular playing time, which has become increasingly scarce since they reached full strength. This move signals that the Sixers have moved forward with their rotation plans and are no longer willing to justify giving McCain consistent minutes.
McCain will now be sent back down to the G League alongside other players, including rookie Johni Broome, two-way player MarJon Beauchamp, and others, as they prepare for Sunday's game against the Noblesville Boom.
I feel bad for Jared McCain, he's got a tough road ahead of him 
. Coaching staff is trying to help him out but it looks like its time for him to step up his game. NBA G League has been good for him last time around and maybe this will be another opportunity for growth 
. Not sure about the rotation plans, seems like they've given up on him a bit 
. Guess only time will tell if he'll bounce back from this assignment 
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. The G League assignment is like a second chance for him to prove himself, and if he doesn't take advantage of it, well... 
. Nonetheless, I'm curious to see how McCain responds to this opportunity and whether he can turn things around 
His injury issues made last season tough, but this is a big step back in the G League. 
Hopefully, he'll use this time to figure some things out and come back stronger 
. Coach Nick Nurse seems like a pro, gotta trust his process 
. The Sixers' rotation plans are clear now, gotta let the younger guys shine through 
. McCain's still young, 21! 
Give him some time to adjust... 
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I get why the team is trying to help him regain his footing but it's tough when you're struggling on the court. It's like, what can you do? The G League thing was supposed to be a way for him to improve, and now he's back down there again. 
But at least he's getting the chance to work on his game and maybe come back stronger. I hope he takes this time to focus on himself, get his mind right, and come back swinging when he gets called up next 
I mean, McCain had a decent stint in the G League last time, but his performance on the court hasn't been great lately... 
21 years old and still struggling to find his groove. The Sixers are trying to help him out, but it's clear they're not gonna give him a ton of playing time. 
. It feels like every time one guy struggles, he just gets sent back down to "improve his game" without even a chance to break into the main squad. I mean, McCain was already 21, when's he gonna get a real shot at playing in the NBA?! 
he really needs to get his game together ASAP but at the same time i get why the sixers are doing this kinda thing happens in sports 
it's all part of the journey right?