The NBA introduced that Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain has been named Jap Convention Rookie of the Month for video games performed in October and November.
McCain is the seventh 76er to seize Rookie of the Month honors, and the primary since Ben Simmons in March 2018.
In 18 appearances throughout October and November, McCain’s 16.0 factors per sport common led all rookies. His eight video games with no less than three triples have been probably the most amongst first-year gamers, whereas his 40 three-point subject objectives ranked second.
McCain additionally leads all rookies with seven video games of no less than 20 factors and two video games of 30-plus factors, together with a career-high 34 factors towards Cleveland on Nov. 13. He additionally added 10 assists that night time, becoming a member of Corridor of Famer Allen Iverson and Simmons as the one three 76er rookies to ever tally no less than 30 factors and 10 assists in a sport.
McCain’s 38 three-pointers via his first 15 video games have been probably the most by a rookie in franchise historical past, surpassing Iverson’s report of 36 in 1996.
