Key Takeaways
- Josh Primo became the youngest player in the league and debuted in October 2021.
- The Spurs terminated their contract with Primo on October 31, 2022.
- The Chicago Bulls signed Primo to an Exhibit 10 contract for the 2024-25 season.
Josh Primo became the youngest player in the NBA and debuted in October 2021, when the San Antonio Spurs drafted him at No. 12 in the 2021 NBA draft.
He had played only two games in the league, and the Spurs waived him. The NBA suspended him for an incident in 2022.
The Spurs terminated their contract with Primo on October 31, 2022.
Primo, then 19, was accused by the Spurs team psychologist of exposing himself to her during a private therapy session and filed a civil complaint.
A league source confirms the ESPN report that Primo was waived after multiple alleged incidents of exposing himself to women.
— Tom Orsborn (@tom_orsborn) October 30, 2022
“The NBA suspended Primo for four games without pay in September 2023 for “conduct detrimental to the league” following an independent investigation. The league investigation confirmed that Primo “engaged in inappropriate and offensive behavior by exposing himself to women.“
Bexar County Criminal District Attorney Joe Gonzales announced that,
“More than one prosecutor reviewed the evidence on each charge in this case, Each determined that there was simply not enough evidence to prove the required elements of the charge and meet a prosecutor’s statutory obligation.”
Therefore, Primo declined charges of indecent exposure due to insufficient evidence.
“Primo maintains that his conduct was not intentional, and the league did not find evidence that he engaged in any sexual or other misconduct apart from these brief exposures,” the league statement read. “Nevertheless, this behavior does not conform to league standards and warrants discipline.”
Via Yahoo Sports
The Los Angeles Clippers signed Primo in September 2023, but he wasn’t seen on any NBA games for that season.
“Even before signing with the Clippers, he admitted to going to therapy to deal with his exhibitionism problems. The player has preferred not to speak out further on the subject in all this time, but it is obvious that this episode represents a practically indelible stain on his short record.”
Via NBA maniacs
Despite all the controversy around Primo, he has now signed with the Chicago Bulls to an Exhibit 10 contract for the 2024-25 season.
An Exhibit 10 contract is a non-guaranteed deal that allows a team to bring a player into training camp.
Bulls PR confirms team is signing former Spurs lottery pick Josh Primo to training camp deal, which @DarnellMayberry had 1st
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) October 3, 2024
Primo, coincidentally, was selected one pick ahead of Chris Duarte. Swingman likely will end up with Windy City, continues pattern of youth w/ experience
According to Yahoo Sports, the 21-year-old has joined the Windy City Bulls. The Bulls seem to bring Primo into training camp for injury rehabilitation and do not plan to roster him with the first team.
Basketball fans are curious to know why the Bulls signed Primo amidst all the controversy.
It is yet to be determined if Primo is suited for the NBA and to what extent he can be rehabilitated and counseled.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- He was born on December 24, 2002, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and plays from a shooting guard position.
- At age 16, he was the youngest player on the team and averaged 4.2 points per game.
- He represented Canada at the 2019 FIBA under-19 Basketball World Cup in Greece.
