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WATCH: Rams Star Puka Nacua Shines In NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua showed off his basketball skill at Friday's NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.

Jon Alfano

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Long before Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua set rookie receiving records at the NFL level, he was a dual-sport athlete in both football and basketball at Orem High School in Utah.

On Friday night, Nacua channeled some of his old basketball skill to put on a dazzling show at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) scores on a 70-yard touchdown reception against Cleveland Browns cornerback Kahlef Hailassie (25) in the first half at SoFi Stadium.
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The Rams star had several highlight-reel plays throughout the game, most-notably a pair of one-handed dunks. One came on a steal late in the first quarter, while the second came on a breakaway the fourth quarter, putting an exclamation mark on the game.

Nacua finished the game with 17 points, second only to Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons, who won MVP honors with 37 points.

Nacua was one of four NFL players to participate in the game. He and Parsons suited up for Team Shannon, coached by Shannon Sharpe and 50 Cent. Meanwhile, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and Kansas City Chiefs receiver Mecole Hardman, who caught the game-winning touchdown pass in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, suited up for Team Stephen A, coached by Stephen A. Smith, A'ja Wilson and Lil Wayne.

Team Shannon won the game 100-91, largely due to the efforts of Nacua and Parsons.

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A fifth-round pick out of BYU, Nacua stunned the NFL world with his outstanding performance as a rookie. He finished with 105 catches for 1,486 yards and six touchdowns, setting rookie records in receptions and receiving yards.

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