I don't agree with the punch... but look at that b****, Navarro, doing what the Spaniards always do. Before Batum connects with him, he's already leaning in trying to draw contact for a foul...
It was on the NBC broadcast. Batum had his finger raised and you could clearly read his lips. The shot cut away after that. I enjoyed it very much.
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"Batum's actions in the Olympic games this evening are clearly not representative of our ideals as a nation, and he will be reprimanded accordingly. He should be ashamed for not biting and scratching the Spanish player while he was injured, and hiding behind the menacing United States (players) for protection." Sincerely, France
Then that would be as bad as flopping. At least he manned up to what he did after the game. It was a dirty play, and he explained why he did so. He knows he is going to get criticized. But when you flop so much... you know this is going to happen sooner or later.
If the Spanish basketball team flop like their football (soccer)team I could see why it would be warranted.