Dave Portnoy has strongly criticized internet personality Adin Ross for encouraging Los Angeles Rams player Puka Nacua to perform a touchdown celebration that referenced an offensive Jewish stereotype. The controversy erupted after Ross asked Nacua to mimic a gesture associated with a degrading concept of Jewish people during a livestream, just days after a deadly attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia. Portnoy confronted Ross in a heated text exchange, calling the move insensitive and accusing Ross of seeking attention at the expense of the Jewish community. Nacua later apologized, stating he was unaware of the gesture's meaning, while the Rams issued a statement condemning all forms of antisemitism and prejudice. The incident has sparked broader conversations about the rise of anti-Jewish hatred and the responsibilities of public figures in addressing such issues.