I’m rookie of the year,” yelled Jared McCain on-court during his 30-point performance against the Brooklyn Nets — a statement that most ESPN NBA Insiders seem to agree with.

The rookie has been one of the bright spots in the Sixers' dark season: "It's a great feeling having this kind of an impact on the team."

Once Jared McCain collected his first start with the Philadelphia 76ers, he made it difficult for the team to consider even sending him back to a bench role. Th

Jared McCain is accomplishing more than being the lone consistent bright spot for the struggling 76ers: He’s in the midst of one having one of the best starts in NBA history. And for that, the 16th pick in June’s NBA draft should be the early front-runner for the league’s Rookie of the Year award.

Jared McCain has emerged as a bright spot amidst a struggling start for the Philadelphia 76ers. Entering Friday’s slate, where the 76ers will take on the Nets at Wells Fargo Center ( 7 ET, League Pass ), McCain is expected to remain the starting shooting guard alongside Tyrese Maxey in the backcourt.

Multiple members of the Philadelphia 76ers give their thoughts on how impressive rookie Jared McCain has been.

Over the last decade, Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry has emerged as one of the biggest influences on the next generation of NBA players. His