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A commentator for the Golden State Warriors received criticism on social media after he mocked Denver Nuggets player Facundo Campazzo during a Tuesday night game.
It all began after Andre Iguodala was fouled by Campazzo, who wasn’t happy with the call. The Warriors commentator then pointed to soccer being “the main sport in Argentina” and referenced what many believe to be some soccer player’s affinity to flopping in the hopes of getting a penalty called.
“How can you call this? I was wronged,” he said while using an accent to make fun of Campazzo. The 30-year-old Nuggets player was born in Argentina.
You can hear the comments, and the accent he put on to impersonate Campazzo, below.
Campazzo wasn’t the only Nuggets player who got caught in the crosshairs of the Warriors commentator when it was suggested that Austin Rivers only re-signed with the Clippers because the team’s coach was his dad, Doc Rivers.
“He played for the Clippers for three and half years. He got a big contract extension when—oh wait, his dad was the coach. That seemed to work out alright,” he said. “I’m just saying if you’re going to give the money, might as well give it to your kid.”
The Nuggets ended up walking away with a win against the Warriors. The final score was 89-86.
You can scroll down to read some takes from NBA fans regarding the Warriors commentator using an accent to mock Campazzo below.