Those things tend to indicate hostile intent. Ariza’s prolly not a dirty player, but that was a dirty, inexcusable foul. Everyone makes mistakes. You simply don’t follow through and then talk smack afterward if it’s an honest play on the ball. He was trying to make a statement.

If you buy that that foul wasn’t meant to put Rudy down and show some aggression (per the boss’ orders), I’ve got a bridge for you.