The astonishing, and sudden, divorce between Joshua Primo and the Spurs necessarily hid something extra-sporting.
Difficult indeed to imagine San Antonio purely and simply let go of a player of only 19 years old, and considered as one of the basic elements of the future Texan. Especially since the Canadian had been chosen in 12th position in the 2021 Draft by San Antonio, which had just activated its “team option” for the 2023/24 season.
In the process, Joshua Primo had published a brief statement, discussing his mental health.
“I know you are all surprised by today’s announcement. I have sought help to deal with trauma I have suffered in the past and will now take this time to fully focus on my mental health. I hope to be able to discuss these issues in the future, so that I can help others who have suffered in the same way. For now, I appreciate having some privacy. »
But the other franchises can now get it back through the auction system that cut players are put into, and they’re doing the research to figure out exactly what happened, as Gregg Popovich, RC Buford and Spurs don’t. did not want to comment on their choice.
According to ESPNthe decision of San Antonio would be linked to accusations of exhibitionism brought by several women, including a former employee of the club who decided to hire a lawyer to take the case to court.
Charges credible enough for Spurs to immediately decide to part ways with Joshua Primo.
| Joshua Primo | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2021-22 | SAN | 50 | 19 | 37.4 | 30.7 | 74.6 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 5.8 |
| 2022-23 | SAN | 4 | 23 | 34.6 | 25.0 | 77.8 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 4.5 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 7.0 |
| Total | 54 | 20 | 37.2 | 30.2 | 75.0 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 5.9 | |
