76ers’ Jared McCain Responds to Viral Reaction to Light Bench Press in Iverson Throwback
Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain addressed online commentary sparked by a photo of himself bench pressing with very light weights while wearing a throwback Allen Iverson jersey. The image, posted recently, quickly went viral as users questioned the 2.5-pound plates loaded on the barbell.
McCain, known for his active social media presence, responded to the criticism with humor on his Instagram story, initially posting “Working on it” with two sad-face emojis, followed by a video demonstrating a curl with an 8-pound dumbbell. The lighthearted exchange comes as the 21-year-old continues his recovery from a season-ending knee injury, and highlights his engagement with fans despite being sidelined.
The initial photo showed McCain posing in the iconic Iverson-era uniform on a bench, the light weight setup drawing immediate attention.A user on X (formerly Twitter) frist questioned the plate weight, prompting widespread discussion. McCain, who has 4.4 million followers on TikTok, is known for sharing lighthearted content, including a previous video with teammate Kyle Lowry that garnered over seven million views.
mccain’s rookie campaign was cut short in December due to a lateral meniscus tear requiring surgery. Prior to the injury, he averaged 15.3 points, 2.6 assists, and 2.4 rebounds in 23 games, earning him a selection to the Rising Stars Challenge during All-Star weekend. The 76ers officially ruled him out for the remainder of the season a month after the surgery.his recovery and return to form will be a key storyline for the team moving forward.
