Don’t forget about Labaron Philon

Quite the opposite, actually — amongst fans, media members and McCain's former teammates alike.

With Morey gone and his replacement Mike Gansey having one of the greatest offseasons in Philadelphia sports history, Sixers fans no longer have to lament every productive performance from McCain for one of the NBA's best teams.

As a reminder, one of the picks the Sixers received in that deal was a 2026 first-rounder, which the team used to select Alabama guard Labaron Philon, Jr. 22nd overall. If not for the additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, Philon would've likely been unfairly compared to McCain all season. Now, Philon is free to be himself and play.