Jared McCain, a rookie for the Philadelphia 76ers, is making waves in the NBA with a stellar performance that helped his team secure a much-needed victory against the Brooklyn Nets, scoring 30 points in the process.

Despite the team's struggles this season, sitting at 3-12, McCain has emerged as a standout player, averaging 16.5 points per game and leading all rookies. His confidence is evident as he boldly declared himself the Rookie of the Year after his impressive game.