Andrés Nocioni has responded to the criticism received after his gestures in the last match of the Liga Endesa, which saw his team crowned at the Palau Blaugrana, apologizing "if they were interpreted as offensive" and clarifying that he has "nothing against the opponent", whom he respects "a lot".
After making an important three-pointer in the third game of the finals, Nocioni turned towards his team's bench and gestured noticeably with his arms towards the ground, a move that was criticized by some of the Barcelona fans. Two days after that match, the Argentine used his Twitter account (@SoyElChapu) to explain what happened.
I didn't clarify many things through this means, I don't like it, everyone interprets things as they are. My gestures in the third game, came out... 1
— Andrés Nocioni (@SoyElChapu) June 26, 2015
from the bottom of my heart, as a celebration and feeling that it was an important three-pointer at that moment of the game, making it meant having the personality and... 2
— Andrés Nocioni (@SoyElChapu) June 26, 2015
courage that many represent that they are 🍳🍳 for making it at that moment. It has nothing to do with the opponent, coaches, players or...3
— Andrés Nocioni (@SoyElChapu) June 26, 2015
Institution that I respect a lot for having faced them in so many years of basketball. If my gestures were interpreted as offensive towards...4
— Andrés Nocioni (@SoyElChapu) June 26, 2015
someone, I truly apologize!! No one asked me to do this but it also comes from the heart. Thank you very much! Regards
— Andrés Nocioni (@SoyElChapu) June 26, 2015