Just as we speak of a “Robert Sarver case” at the Suns, we will have to speak of a “case Josh Primo to Spurs. the San Antonio Express News reveals that the therapist behind the dismissal of the Spurs leader has decided to file a complaint against the franchise! Dr. Cauthen criticizes leaders for having ” ignored his repeated reports of exhibitionism ” of the player in the hope of ” cover up one’s actions“.
‘The Spurs organization were willing to sacrifice Dr Cauthen to retain a player they hope will one day become a star’can we read in the complaint filed in the court of the County of Bexar. “Once Primo’s conduct entered the public sphere, Spurs were forced to act and sack Primo. Spurs’ recent decisions on Primo are too late and insufficient. »
Was Gregg Popovich aware?
According to Tony Buzbee, the psychologist’s lawyer, she had sent a first report to the leaders in January 2022: “Primo showed off his awesome parts a total of nine times during his one-on-one private sessions, despite repeated complaints to franchise management”. Also according to this lawyer, the specialist met with GM Brian Wright in March 2022 to discuss Primo’s behavior.
According to master Buzbee, the psychologist wanted to speak with Gregg Popovich to discuss the behavior of his rookie, but the management had dissuaded her by explaining to him that he was already aware. But the plaintiff never had proof of this.
In her press conference, Cauthen explained that she feels that “the franchise had let her down”. “It took 10 months for Spurs to do the necessary and it is too long” she added.
The response of the player’s lawyer
At the announcement of this complaint, Josh Primo’s lawyer spoke via a press release published on social networks.
“Josh Primo is a 19-year-old NBA player who has endured trauma and struggles his entire life. He is now the victim of a sports psychologist appointed by his former team, who plays on stereotypes and racist fears for his own financial advantage.
In an act of betrayal of her young client, 40-year-old Dr Cauthen falsely claims that Josh Primo exposed himself in front of her during her many therapy sessions. Dr. Cauthen’s claims are either a complete conspiracy, gross embellishment, or total fantasy. Josh Primo never intentionally exhibited himself in front of her or anyone else and he wasn’t even aware that his private parts were showing under his shorts.
What makes the allegations even less credible is that Dr. Cauthen never informed his patient of this alleged exhibitionism. Dr. Cauthen provided mental health support and she was Mr. Primo’s confidante; a therapist Mr. Primo trusted. She is much older than Mr. Primo, with many years of experience as a sports psychologist. It’s hard to understand why she didn’t bother to tell her patient that her private parts were visible under her shorts.
Josh Primo is at the start of a promising career and he is devastated by these false accusations and their revelations made by Spurs. He is currently seeking treatment to deal with the trauma inflicted on him by Dr. Cauthen’s false claims, in addition to the trauma he suffered as a child. He intends to clear his honor and his name and continue his NBA career.
