Shortly after going viral for a bench press , Philadelphia 76ers Jared McCain has sustained a thumb injury before the start of NBA training camp, per Tim Bontemps of ESPN.

On Wednesday, McCain was in the midst of a workout when he suffered a UCL tear in his right thumb the day before Media Day. Meanwhile, the 76ers put out an official statement .

“Jared McCain suffered a UCL tear in his right thumb during a workout today. McCain and the 76ers are consulting with specialists on next steps and further updates will be provided as appropriate.” Expand Tweet

It looks to be a case of history repeating itself. Last year, McCain's promising rookie season came to a halt due to lateral meniscus in his left knee. Afterward, McCain underwent surgery and missed the remainder of the se

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