Story byMike FlorioThu, January 15, 2026 at 11:46 PM UTC·1 min readSamson Nacua ended up having a compelling defense to accusations that he stole a car belonging to Lakers forward Adou Thiero last month. Samson Nacua thought it was his brother's car. His brother, Puka Nacua, is a first-team All-Pro receiver with the Rams. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"[Samson Nacua] believed the vehicle was his brother’s since his brother has the exact same model vehicle (only a year or two older) and the same color," the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department told TMZ. com on Thursday. "The case was submitted for reject. The victim does not wish to prosecute as well."Samson Nacua and Trey Rose were arrested in December after Thiero's car was tracked to a hotel parking lot in L. A.