Super Bowl Champions Ask Puka Nacua to Stay Off Live Streams After Latest Antisemitic Gaffe

Star wideout Puka Nacua courted a lot of controversy for speaking his mind on a live stream with Adin Ross and N3on.

Super Bowl Champions Ask Puka Nacua to Stay Off Live Streams After Latest Antisemitic Gaffe

Puka Nacua faced a lot of heat for his controversial actions (Image via BetRivers Sportsbook/X)

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Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua is usually known for his jovial nature, which, when combined with his wide receiver skills, has made him a beloved figure in the world of football.

The 24-year-old has not had the best of times recently. He appeared on Adin Ross and N3on‘s live stream and first drew controversy when he claimed that Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs’ downfall was due to the ‘curse’ of Taylor Swift.

The situation then went from bad to worse when his older brother, Samson Nacua, was arrested for allegedly stealing the SUV of a Los Angeles Lakers rookie.

But the worst was yet to come, after the Rams’ wideout took shots at NFL officials, and then joined the two streamers to enact an antisemitic dance move that he allegedly would use as a touchdown celebration.

You can’t go on these streams with YouTubers that just represent themselves. There’s no repercussions of what they say because they’re their own boss. Just watch out what you say… In the end, it starts affecting your play when you keep making headlines because it’s just a distraction.

Rob Gronkowski said

The Super Bowl-winning tight end was joined by his former New England Patriots teammate and Dudes on Dudes podcast co-host, Julian Edelman, who reiterated that Puka Nacua should not go around telling everyone what’s on his mind.

Both Rob Gronkowski and Edelman believe it is important that professional athletes learn how to keep certain things away from becoming public knowledge.

Puka Nacua apologized for his antisemitic actions

As soon as this video of Puka Nacua enacting an antisemitic dance, it drew the ire of football fans, politicians, the NFL, and his Los Angeles Rams, who condemned his actions.

I deeply apologize to anyone who was offended by my actions, as I do not stand for any form of racism, bigotry, or hate of another group of people.

Puka Nacua wrote in IG

This was the BYU alum’s apology soon after he realized the matter had blown out of proportion. The 6′ 2″ star revealed that he was suggested to perform those ‘antisemitic’ movements, which turns out to be true, as Adin Ross, a Jew, was the one who taught Nacua those moves.

Puka Nacua's apology on IG
Puka Nacua’s apology on IG

The streamer, too, came out in support of the Rams’ wideout, reiterating that he taught the athlete those moves, and that the latter did not have a clue it was harmful towards Jews.

However, the anger towards the 2023 Pro Bowler has not subsided, as his actions over the last few days have inflicted a lot of damage on his reputation.

NFL could fine Puka Nacua for flaming NFL officials on live stream

Puka Nacua was possibly learning those dance moves to incorporate them into his celebration if he were to score a touchdown during the Rams’ Thursday Night clash against the Seattle Seahawks.

Puka Nacua and Matthew Stafford against the Seahawks
Puka Nacua and Matthew Stafford against the Seahawks (Image via Rams PR/X)

My understanding is that the Rams told him, ‘Do not do that dance.’ In the same interview, Puka also ripped NFL refs, saying they are, quote, ‘The worst, and they only want to get on TV.’ That is not allowed. Do not be surprised if he gets fined.

Ian Rapoport said

This was the lead NFL Insider’s view, who has come to know that the franchise has asked their star pass catcher to avoid enacting an antisemitic celebration.

Next, he could be fined by the NFL, as Puka Nacua publicly criticized the officials on a live stream where hundreds of thousands of fans were logged in. The league will not take that lightly.

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