"SEATTLE -- Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said he's going to continue to put his arm around Puka Nacua "and help him learn and grow" after the wide receiver went on a livestream on Tuesday and made a gesture that has been associated with antisemitic themes. Nacua issued a statement on Thursday morning, apologizing for performing a gesture that was "antisemitic in nature and perpetuated harmful stereotypes against Jewish people.""
""I know this guy's heart," McVay said. "And for anybody that was offended, terribly sorry about that. I know he feels that same exact way. He's a young guy, that's a great kid that's continuing to learn about just the platform that he has. I love him, we're going to continue to put our arm around him and help him learn and grow. But we never want to do things that ever offend anybody and I know he feels that same way.""
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay pledged continued support for wide receiver Puka Nacua and committed to helping him learn and grow after Nacua made a gesture on a livestream linked to antisemitic themes. Nacua apologized, calling the gesture antisemitic in nature and saying he had no idea of its meaning at the time. McVay described Nacua as very apologetic and said he did not believe Nacua understood the full context of his actions on the stream. Nacua acknowledged McVay's continuous support and expressed regret about distracting teammates.
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