Actually, I’m sure we can’t.
Pet peave alert: when people say so and so acted this way for a particular reason, or ignored them in the hallway, or gave them a funny look, I’m certain they don’t know what the person was thinking. Maybe they’re constipated, not trying to give funny looks.

This supposition that someone wouldn’t pass the ball years later due to getting beat at a basketball thing is almost laughable. There’s a strong chance your conclusion is incorrect.

I’ve never met Santiago, but I’ll withhold judgement and give this story zero credence.