« It took ten months for Spurs to do the necessary and it’s too long. » Non content d’accuser Josh Primo of exhibiting exhibitionism in front of her, former Spurs psychologist Dr Hillary Cauthen has blamed the franchise for being unresponsive. And even reproaches him for having it ” let down ».
Gregg Popovich, who had not commented on the case so far, spoke this time as his team faced the Clippers tonight. A statement to the press in the form of support for his franchise.
« Anyone who has followed Spurs for a very long time knows that an accusation like this would be taken very seriously, without a doubt, unequivocally, and the Spurs organization would be on the hook. “, begins by letting go of the coach in place in San Antonio, as “head coach”, since 1996.
This one says “ absolutely certain that the men and women of the leadership team who have handled and are handling this matter have done so in a proper, efficient, expeditious manner and with the utmost care for all involved, the accuser, the accused , franchise staff, to make sure everyone feels comfortable and safe ».
“I can’t talk about the details”
The three-time winner of the coach of the year trophy therefore does not think that there was any breach internally when, according to the psychologist’s lawyer, the complainant had sent a first report to the leaders in January 2022. And formulated of the “ repeated complaints forwarded to franchise management ».
« She had a lot of respect for Coach Popovich. Many people see him as a progressive coach, someone who speaks out on social or cultural issues. She insisted that he be aware of what was going on. He was told he was aware “, had expressed the lawyer of the accuser, Tony Buzbee, considering that we had” saves to his client about it.
A vagueness to which Gregg Popovich does not really respond. “ It’s in the hands of the lawyers now, so I can’t (give details) and I’m not going to. It’s up to them to decide. They will talk about it, debate it. Meanwhile, I can’t talk about the details. I stand by the statement that was made by Spurs, as opposed to a lot of things that were said at the press conference. »
