Andrés Nocioni
Basketball player, 2004 Olympic gold medalist
Born
November 30th, 1979
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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A basketball player, competed internationally for Argentina and played professionally in the NBA. Played for the Chicago Bulls, Sacramento Kings, and Philadelphia 76ers. Contributed to Argentina's victory in the 2004 Athens Olympics, securing a gold medal. Also achieved success in European leagues, specifically with teams in Spain and Italy. Renowned for defensive skills and versatility on the court.
Winning a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics
Playing for the Chicago Bulls
Competing in the NBA and European leagues
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