Puka Nacua can soar through the air on the basketball court and the gridiron thanks to his ability to jump.
The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver helped Team Shannon trim Team Stephen A’s advantage to 26–22 at the end of the first quarter of the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
He swiped the ball at halfcourt and coasted past traffic en route to a one-handed dunk. He was a standout football and basketball player at Orem High School in Orem, Utah. Over the course of four seasons, he amassed 961 points, 47 three-pointers, 417 rebounds, 316 assists, and 155 steals.
Nacua, a fifth-round selection from BYU, performed better than anticipated in his Rams rookie campaign. He set a rookie record for receiving yards (1,486) in 17 games. In addition, he has 105 receptions for six touchdowns.
The 22-year-old is undoubtedly a rising talent. And don’t be shocked if he receives another invitation to the Celebrity All-Star Game if he continues to perform with such power.
