Josh Primo “never intentionally exposed himself” to the San Antonio Spurs psychologist he was seeing for therapy and had “a wardrobe malfunction because he was lying down” … with his accuser, who wanted to discuss allegations against the 19-year-old
A psychologist who worked with the San Antonio Spurs has come forward as an accuser for Josh Primo, who was paroled by the San Antonio Spurs after what ESPN called “multiple allegations of indecent exposure to women.”
Psychologist Hillary Cauthen has filed charges against him and will speak about Primo on Thursday, according to The Associated Press. Now TMZ Sports says Primo believes the incident in question with her was an accident.
The publication quotes a source as saying that Primo, 19, was “shocked” by the allegations against him, adding that he did not intentionally expose himself and that it must have been a wardrobe malfunction while he was in therapy sitting on her couch lay.
Josh Primo has been fired by the San Antonio Spurs after allegations of indecent disclosure
Psychologist Hillary Cauthen has blamed 19-year-old Primo for saying she used to work for the San Antonio Spurs
Primo was reportedly “shocked” by the allegations leveled at him
Attorney Tony Buzbee, who represented the women in the sexual misconduct lawsuits against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, confirmed to that he is representing Cauthen.
The website LivingMentalWellness, which lists Cauthen as a co-founder, lists her work as a performance psychologist with the Spurs in her bio.
“She has over 10 years of experience in applying mental skills training to individuals, teams and professional organizations,” it says. ‘Hillary’s applied work specializes in clinical sport psychology services and her research focuses on mental well-being in athletes and performing artists.’
In a statement on Friday, when it emerged that Primo had been surprisingly lifted from Spurs, he said in a statement: “I know you are all surprised by today’s announcement.
“I have sought help to cope with previous trauma I have suffered and will now take this time to focus more fully on mental health treatment.
“I hope to be able to discuss these issues in the future so I can help others who have suffered in a similar way. I appreciate that privacy at this point.’
Spurs themselves have not commented on any specific allegations against Primo.
“We hope this decision is in the long-term best interests of both the organization and Joshua,” said RC Buford, CEO of Spurs Sports & Entertainment.
The 19-year-old released a statement saying he was stepping down to focus on mental health
Spurs have said little about the Primo waiver and have not addressed specific allegations
Coach Greg Popovich was also silent and only said: ‘We will do what we told you.’
Primo did not play in last Wednesday’s away loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves and was listed as eliminated for Friday’s home game against the Chicago Bulls before being lifted about an hour before the tip.
The condition named in the league’s official injury report was “Left glute; Pains.’
The 6-foot-6 guard had averaged 7.0 points in four games this season while struggling with minor injuries.
Primo averaged 5.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in his rookie season with the Spurs after playing a season in Alabama. He started 18 games and at 18 years, 300 days became the youngest player in league history to appear in an NBA game out of college.