After a promising rookie season was cut short due to injury, Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain is set to return for a strong sophomore campaign.
Before the season begins, McCain was photographed in new black uniforms for Philadelphia. Like the Minnesota Timberwolves, these are cool throwbacks for the upcoming season. You can read more about the jerseys from my colleague Prince Grimes.
The photoshoot for the 76ers was pretty cool and highlighted McCain alongside rookie V.J. Edgecombe as well as Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid. All of them look good wearing these throwback black jerseys.
But some fans noticed that McCain was photographed next to 2.5-pound plates.
These are, obviously, very light compared to what a professional athlete would usually use.
Always a good sport, though, McCain responded with a hilarious message of his own.
He leaned into the joke by posing for a video where it looked like he was struggling with tiny weights.
Kudos to McCain for keeping the joke going and having some fun with it.