McCain, who averaged 15.3 points and 2.6 assists in 23 games and was a Rookie of the Year frontrunner before the injury, was named to the Rising Stars event at All-Star Weekend on Tuesday.

For the first time since suffering a season-ending torn meniscus, Sixers rookie guard Jared McCain met with the media on Tuesday night.

Ahead of the Sixers' Tuesday night matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, a familiar face rejoined the team. As he continues to recover from a meniscus repair surgery on his left knee, rookie Jared McCain returned to the Center and addressed the media for the first time since his injury on Dec.