Jared McCain Breaks Silence: The Shocking Truth Behind Losing a Former Sixers Star to the Knicks Revealed!

So here’s a twist for your NBA offseason drama: Jared McCain, a young gun with barely one season under his belt with the Philadelphia 76ers, just lost a teammate who quickly became more like family. Guerschon Yabusele’s departure to the New York Knicks isn’t just a roster move—it’s a shifting of loyalties, a looming rivalry, and a bittersweet reality for McCain. Ever wondered how it feels to watch a buddy morph into your fiercest foe overnight? McCain’s candid reflections reveal a mix of respect, regret, and the gritty anticipation of going head-to-head come tip-off. After all, in this game, friendships may warm the bench, but competition steals the spotlight.

Jared McCain of the Philadelphia 76ers has only spent one season in the NBA so far, but he’s already made some close friendships.

Sadly, one of his friendships just hit a speed bump.

McCain recently opened up about losing Guerschon Yabusele to the New York Knicks.

McCain will miss his former teammate, who might become one of his toughest opponents in the new season.

“Man I’m gonna miss him. That’s one of the best people I’ve ever been around,” McCain said of Yabusele leaving for the Knicks.

"Man I'm gonna miss him. That's one of the best people I've ever been around"

–– Jared McCain on Guerschon Yabusele leaving the Sixers for the Knicks pic.twitter.com/NoYVi2WDKl

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) August 27, 2025

Yabusele just finished his first season with the Sixers, but it’ll be his last.

He couldn’t pass up on a deal from the New York Knicks, and he is ready to start playing hard alongside Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.

During his season with the 76ers, Yabusele averaged 11.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists.

Along with McCain, he was one of the few bright spots during a very difficult and disheartening season.

Injuries affected just about everyone on the team, including McCain.

Yabusele was able to play in 70 games, starting in 43 of them.

That many starts may not have been the original plan, but the team had to adapt to numerous physical problems, and Yabusele was willing and eager to help.

He became close with McCain and the two got along very well.

Now they will be battling each other on the court during the new season, with both players having a lot to prove.

The Knicks may be in a better position, but the 76ers could have a massive turnaround.

If McCain, Joel Embiid, Paul George, and others stay healthy, the team shouldn’t be counted out.

McCain and Yabusele will remain friends, but they will now also be enemies on the court.

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