Former NFL star Drew Brees Earns Backlash After Lightning Stunt

Legendary NFL quarterback Drew Brees....

is going through something of a whirlwind after an ill-advised decision.

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First a video showing Brees being struck by lighting went viral

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many believing the New Orleans Saints legend was lucky to be alive following the incident.

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Brees himself confirmed in a subsequent video that the video was a publicity stunt for PointsBet USA

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The platform now offering "lightning bets" that will allow users to make in-game wagers.

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"I would say this is probably one of the worst decisions he's made as a public figure."

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Patrick Rishe, director of the sports business program at Washington University in St. Louis said after the clarification.

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