The Sacramento Bee is reporting that former Bulls forward Andres Nocioni of the Kings has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.Nocioni,
29, was arrested by Sacramento Police and booked into jail early this morning, according to a Sacramento County Jail Web site.
A police spokesman said Nocioni's vehicle was spotted weaving within
its lane around 2 a.m. A
police officer stopped the car and noticed an odor of alcohol when speaking with the driver. Nocioni was arrested
on suspicion of driving under the influence.
"I want to apologize to the Kings organization, my teammates, my coaches, the fans, the city of Sacramento and my family," Nocioni said in a statement. "Drinking and driving is something that shouldn't be taken lightly. I made a mistake and I'm very sorry for my lapse in judgment."
The Kings said they were disappointed in Nocioni's "poor judgment" and would wait for the league to decide on potential discipline.
"He has apologized to the organization and his teammates," president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie said. "We will wait for the outcome of the judicial process and the NBA's decision on potential fines and or suspension. This experience now becomes a life lesson learned the hard way."
The arrest came hours after Nocioni had 14 points and six rebounds in 113-105 loss to Atlanta.
police officer stopped the car and noticed an odor of alcohol when speaking with the driver. Nocioni was arrested
on suspicion of driving under the influence."I want to apologize to the Kings organization, my teammates, my coaches, the fans, the city of Sacramento and my family," Nocioni said in a statement. "Drinking and driving is something that shouldn't be taken lightly. I made a mistake and I'm very sorry for my lapse in judgment."
The Kings said they were disappointed in Nocioni's "poor judgment" and would wait for the league to decide on potential discipline.
"He has apologized to the organization and his teammates," president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie said. "We will wait for the outcome of the judicial process and the NBA's decision on potential fines and or suspension. This experience now becomes a life lesson learned the hard way."
The arrest came hours after Nocioni had 14 points and six rebounds in 113-105 loss to Atlanta.
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