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King James is a certified NFL fanatic. Recently, fans have seen the Akron Hammer engrossed in Coach Prime’s team. While LeBron James became a Colorado Buffaloes fan due to Deion Sanders, he also kept score of the epic duel between them and the USC Trojans.
Apart from college football, the chosen one also takes an active interest in the NFL. In a recent Instagram live he acknowledged a rising rookie who takes is taking the NFL by storm.
NFL Rookie Makes History While Getting Acknowledged by King James Himself
On Sunday, September 17th, in a face-off between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers. Puka Nacua, a rookie for the Rams etched his name into the history books in just his second NFL career game. The former Orem High and BYU Cougars wide receiver recorded 10 receptions for 119 yards on a team-high 15 targets. With the performance, Nacua became the fourth player in NFL history to have such a stat line in their first career game.
However, Nacua exceeded his debut performance in week 2. In the game against the San Francisco 49ers, the wide receiver, Puka Nacua, made an impressive 15 receptions for a total of 147 yards. Nacua was the recipient of the highest number of targets on the team, with 20 passes directed towards him. Additionally, he contributed by carrying the ball twice for a gain of four yards.
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In a recent Instagram live video, he received acknowledgment from King James on his historic performances. “They call him Puca Luca, Luka Puka .. Puka Doncic, the rookie receiver who through three games got most receptions of any rookie in NFL history,” affirmed James.
Caleb Williams Paid a Tribute to the LeBron James against Deion Sanders’s Buffaloes
The clash between the USC Trojans and Colorado Buffaloes was a star-studded event. Before Deion Sanders’s entry as head coach, a match between the two teams was almost inconceivable. However, last Saturday, Folsom Field was rife with anticipation.
Trojans took an early lead of 13-0, in the end winning the game. During the match, their quarterback, Caleb Williams, paid tribute to the Akron Hammer. By replicating the iconic ‘Crown-em’ moment. King James took to his Instagram to congratulate both teams and also had a special mention for both team’s quarterbacks.
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