This is undoubtedly one of the surprises of this start to the season: one hour before the duel between San Antonio and Chicago, The Athletic announced that Spurs had purely and simply decided to cut… Joshua Primo ! In doing so ” in the interest of each side ».
Aged only 19, and considered one of the basic elements of the future Texan, the Canadian had been chosen in 12th position in the 2021 Draft by San Antonio… who had just activated his “team option” for the 2023/24 season. Thus guaranteeing his contract until the summer of 2024…
We can therefore imagine that the decision of the leaders of the Spurs was not motivated solely by the sporting aspect. Especially since Joshua Primo, announced “out” for a pain in the buttocks for a few days, took part in the first four games of his (former) team this season. Posting 7.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists on average in 23 minutes (35% in shots, 25% in 3-pts and 78% in throws).
For the time being, at a press conference or via a press release, neither Gregg Popovich nor the Texan leaders have wished to comment on the situation. But we can bet it won’t last forever…
On the side of the player, the reaction was not long in coming, in a statement to ESPNand it confirms that Joshua Primo doesn’t seem the best in his life.
« 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 the privacy. »
| Joshua Primo | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | Until | Pd | Fte | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 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 | |
