A feminine former San Antonio Spurs worker has alleged that now-former Spurs guard Josh Primo uncovered himself in her presence, an individual with information of the matter mentioned Saturday evening.
The particular person spoke to The Related Press on situation of anonymity as a result of no particulars had been revealed publicly by the Spurs, Primo or the accuser.
Legal professional Tony Buzbee confirmed to AP that he has been employed by "a former contractor" with the Spurs. He's the legal professional who represented 24 girls who sued Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, then of the Houston Texans, accusing him of sexual assault or harassment.
Watson is serving an 11-game unpaid suspension and was fined $5 million by the NFL.
Primo was waived by the Spurs on Friday in a stunning transfer, on condition that the 19-year-old was thought-about to be an vital a part of the group's future. ESPN, citing sources, reported Saturday that the Spurs parted methods with Primo after "a number of alleged cases of him exposing himself to girls." The San Antonio Categorical-Information additionally confirmed that the Spurs' choice adopted a number of allegations made in opposition to Primo.
There aren't any energetic courtroom circumstances in opposition to Primo in Bexar County, Texas, in response to on-line information.
On Friday, Primo launched a press release to ESPN saying that he has "been searching for assist to cope with earlier trauma I suffered and can now take this time to deal with my psychological well being therapy extra totally. I hope to have the ability to talk about these points sooner or later so I can assist others who've suffered in the same method. I admire privateness at the moment."
The Spurs took Primo with the No. 12 choose within the 2021 NBA draft after he spent one yr of faculty at Alabama. The group had even just lately picked up his third-year possibility, a largely procedural transfer that locked in a $4.3 million wage for subsequent season and confirmed that he was anticipated to stay within the Spurs' plans. He was making $4.1 million this season.
"It's our hope that, in the long term, this choice will serve the most effective curiosity of each the group and Joshua," Spurs CEO R.C. Buford mentioned when the group waived Primo on Friday. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich didn't add particulars, referring reporters to Buford's assertion and saying "we will stick by what we informed you."