Jared McCain had another stellar outing for the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets. In the absence of the All-Stars Joel Embiid and Paul George, the Sixers needed a group of guys to step up and fill the void of the star power lost to the injury report.

Jared McCain continued a sensational run on Friday to lead the 76ers to victory, and he sent a stern message to everyone watching in the process.

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.

Although other rookies like L.A.'s Dalton Knecht, Memphis' Jaylen Wells and Atlanta's Zaccharie Risacher have impressed, McCain is the clear leader in the clubhouse for the Rookie of the Year award at this early stage.

Despite being without Joel Embiid, who is dealing with swelling in his left knee, the 76ers managed to end a five-game losing streak against the Nets behind another outstanding performance from self-proclaimed "rookie of the year" Jared McCain.

In the middle of the Philadelphia 76ers’ storm of injuries and losses, Jared McCain’s historic production has been a radiant bright spot. McCain has become a front-runner in the Rookie of the Year race,