Philadelphia 76ers fans made their thoughts loud and clear about the possibility of trading Jared McCain for this superstar.

Jared McCain is finding ways to better himself amid his recovery from knee injury -- a season-ending meniscus tear.

Now and then Tuesday night at Wells Fargo Center, as Jared McCain sat at the podium before his 76ers downed the Los Angeles Lakers, the infectious energy that defined the rookie guard shined.

Jared McCain was loving Duke basketball's win over North Carolina on Saturday, and he didn't want the Blue Devils to let up.

PHILADELPHIA — Now and then Tuesday night at Wells Fargo Center, as Jared McCain sat at the podium before his 76ers downed the ... his selection to the rookie team at the Rising Stars Game ...

Jared McCain was the front-runner to win Rookie of the Year prior to the injury, averaging 15.3 points, 2.6 assists and 2.4 ...

But next year, the 76ers will be a team to watch yet again ... Tyrese Maxey is their biggest win in recent years, but Jared McCain is also looking like a long-term keeper in his own right.

Sixers rookie Jared McCain, whose season was cut short because of knee surgery, was selected for the Rising Stars Challenge ...