Puka Nacua reiterated his intention to retire early from the NFL during his appearance on Julian Edelman's podcast "Games with Names." The duo discussed various topics, including Nacua's desire to leave the game due to family reasons and pursue a career in overseas basketball. Nacua also shared his admiration for LeBron James and recounted a memorable encounter with the NBA star at a Lakers game.
Additionally, Nacua revealed his plan to switch jersey numbers from 17 to 12 for the Los Angeles Rams, a decision he had contemplated since last season. Despite initially proposing a game of PIG with Davante Adams to determine the number ownership, Nacua ultimately transitioned to No. 12 without a match. He also humorously recounted the origins of his Instagram handle, @pukaizded, stemming from a mischievous episode in the eighth grade.