PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 27: Andres Nocioni #5 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action during the game against the Miami Heat at the Wells Fargo Center on October 27, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

NBA Movement: An Amnestied Andres Nocioni Could Bring Big Things to Philly

By Nick Ambolino (Photo: Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Opinion

SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 06:  Andres Nocioni #5 of the Sacramento Kings in action during their game against the Miami Heat at ARCO Arena on December 6, 2009 in Sacramento, California.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

The Verdict:Andreas Nocioni's Intoxicating Drive Down Regretful Lane.

by Tommy Ross

When situations like this occur it really ruffles my feathers. You would think these athletes would get it through their thick skulls by now, that they are role models by default...