Report: Joshua Primo allegedly exposed himself to women

[Tracymcgoaty]

It's pretty damn sad when your team is so bad you'd gladly take Primo on your roster. Says a lot about the fan base

Dude if you've got a problem with what one poster said as in me lol then just reply to me as an individual. Dont bring the entire fan base into it. I dont represent an entire fan base thoughts and feeling.

[Lockdown504090]

Is that a waivable offense though?

Are you seriously asking if sexual assault is a waivable offense?

flashing your junk is obviously stupid and terrible, but I dont see it as that horrible. I mean if he did it at work, I get it, my initial thought was that he was doing it to strangers? But we all know its waivable offense because hes a scrub, we have players in the league who been beating their wifes, thats a crime that has actual victims.

if hes convicted of this(yes indecent exposure is a misdemeanor) he still ends up in a sexual offender registry potentially.

I wouldnt say this is something to not pick him up over, but thats because I personally know that Primo has good character and is just a stupid kid, hes not deshuan watson. He comes from a good home, this isnt even the first prospect from that area to get in trouble for the same damn thing smh. im thinking of 3 others rn.... and is a very nice suburban neighborhood

[Bornstellar]

It's pretty damn sad when your team is so bad you'd gladly take Primo on your roster. Says a lot about the fan base

Dude if you've got a problem with what one poster said as in me lol then just reply to me as an individual. Dont bring the entire fan base into it. I dont represent an entire fan base thoughts and feeling.

You're not the only person I've seen express the same sentiment. And I sincerely hope you're joking. Basketball is a game dude. Selling out morally in hopes of celebrating an achievement that isn't even yours is pretty wack

[Blacksheep25]

When he said he was dealing with previous trauma, did he mean growing up in Toronto? Or did he suffer something else in addition to that?

Because growing up in Toronto is traumatic, but I’ve known some Candians who turned out ok.




















Too soon.

[Nuntius]

I agree, I think my first post was painted by leagues history. Of course we can't compare it regular jobs, I mean if this happened to any other company, its a no brainer fire, in the NBA, is still a bit surprising to me that this happened.

To me as fan, league is filled with talent, I really don't care if Miles Bridges plays again, and he was super highlight real, but dude is a flat out serious criminal. I fully support serious criminals being banned from a league, I dont really care if they are stars. What I was trying to say, is that NBA cares.

The NBA definitely gives preferential treatment to stars. That's a given and it should definitely be criticized. But I do believe that there are limits to this preferential treatment.

The league can turn a blind eye to players fighting with each other and let teams handle it internally. They could turn a blind eye to Kyrie spewing BS and let the team handle it internally. But sexual assault? No, I don't believe that the NBA can turn a blind eye to sexual assault. Sexual assault shouldn't be tolerated.

But I do admit, and maybe I am ignorant, but I find Joshua as lesser criminal here, if this report is correct, he is creep-criminal, and maybe I could forgive creeps if they mature and get treated. I wouldn't be upset if Joshua is back in the league, if Miles Bridges doesnt get a serious ban, I would be pissed of honestly.

I'm not very comfortable with comparing different crimes (I'm no expert) but I do want to clarify that Primo's crime is a very serious one that could result in serious jail time. Given the multiple counts of it, it could probably result in more jail time than Bridges' crime.

[Tracymcgoaty]

It's pretty damn sad when your team is so bad you'd gladly take Primo on your roster. Says a lot about the fan base

Dude if you've got a problem with what one poster said as in me lol then just reply to me as an individual. Dont bring the entire fan base into it. I dont represent an entire fan base thoughts and feeling.

You're not the only person I've seen express the same sentiment. And I sincerely hope you're joking. Basketball is a game dude. Selling out morally in hopes of celebrating an achievement that isn't even yours is pretty wack

So the correct course of action is to shun a kid who did something wrong and banish him from the one thing he's trained his entire life for? What Primo did was wrong and he should face the consequences for it whatever they may be Jail or fines.

Dude is a weirdo for sure. But im not going to act as if he's committed an unforgivable act that cannot ever be forgiven. Thats just me though. If anything i'd say he needs help for whatever condition this is.

[UcanUwill]

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Spurs is definitely a very high standard and ethical organization, I know this from common knowledge, and from Lithuanian Darius Songaila interviews that most of you might not have heard. I think you are right that Spurs would have just showed you the door for this, even if you were Haliburton.

If this is true, obviously consequences must be dialed, and I support decision to waive him at the end, I feel like i expressed myself wrong, I was more surprised by the level of consequence not that I flat out disagree with it. Still tho, I do think its forgivable crime if its dealt with. Just by law, what is the punishment in America for dudes who do this? I feel it is not that big of a legal punishment, career wise it is brutal, but so is saying same words or opinions that isn't technically a crime to begin with, you know what I mean. Techniclaly it is sexual assault and it sounds terrible, but former NBA guys did far worse things and only nowadays players started to get seriously punsihed for it. Kobe was in court for rape charges and played for the Lakers the same day...

[CIN-C-STAR]

Dude if you've got a problem with what one poster said as in me lol then just reply to me as an individual. Dont bring the entire fan base into it. I dont represent an entire fan base thoughts and feeling.

You're not the only person I've seen express the same sentiment. And I sincerely hope you're joking. Basketball is a game dude. Selling out morally in hopes of celebrating an achievement that isn't even yours is pretty wack

So the correct course of action is to shun a kid who did something wrong and banish him from the one thing he's trained his entire life for? What Primo did was wrong and he should face the consequences for it whatever they may be Jail or fines.

Dude is a weirdo for sure. But im not going to act as if he's committed an unforgivable act that cannot ever be forgiven. Thats just me though. If anything i'd say he needs help for whatever condition this is.

No one said it's unforgiveable.
The problem is you're ready to forgive him like 12 hours later just cuz your team sucks

[Bornstellar]

Dude if you've got a problem with what one poster said as in me lol then just reply to me as an individual. Dont bring the entire fan base into it. I dont represent an entire fan base thoughts and feeling.

You're not the only person I've seen express the same sentiment. And I sincerely hope you're joking. Basketball is a game dude. Selling out morally in hopes of celebrating an achievement that isn't even yours is pretty wack

So the correct course of action is to shun a kid who did something wrong and banish him from the one thing he's trained his entire life for? What Primo did was wrong and he should face the consequences for it whatever they may be Jail or fines.

Dude is a weirdo for sure. But im not going to act as if he's committed an unforgivable act that cannot ever be forgiven. Thats just me though. If anything i'd say he needs help for whatever condition this is.

Please. Dudes already made millions of dollars. He can go play overseas. You don't need to make excuses for him. Lol at unforgivable act. Him losing his job has nothing to do with being "forgiven." It's insane that you think a dude flashing female team employees wouldn't or shouldn't matter to another franchise

[Tracymcgoaty]

You're not the only person I've seen express the same sentiment. And I sincerely hope you're joking. Basketball is a game dude. Selling out morally in hopes of celebrating an achievement that isn't even yours is pretty wack

So the correct course of action is to shun a kid who did something wrong and banish him from the one thing he's trained his entire life for? What Primo did was wrong and he should face the consequences for it whatever they may be Jail or fines.

Dude is a weirdo for sure. But im not going to act as if he's committed an unforgivable act that cannot ever be forgiven. Thats just me though. If anything i'd say he needs help for whatever condition this is.

No one said it's unforgiveable.
The problem is you're ready to forgive him like 12 hours later just cuz your team sucks

I wouldn't pick him up now. That would be stupid both from the Lakers but more so for Primo as a person. Basically saying that there are no consequences for your actions. Dude needs to understand that first and foremost.

[Tracymcgoaty]

You're not the only person I've seen express the same sentiment. And I sincerely hope you're joking. Basketball is a game dude. Selling out morally in hopes of celebrating an achievement that isn't even yours is pretty wack

So the correct course of action is to shun a kid who did something wrong and banish him from the one thing he's trained his entire life for? What Primo did was wrong and he should face the consequences for it whatever they may be Jail or fines.

Dude is a weirdo for sure. But im not going to act as if he's committed an unforgivable act that cannot ever be forgiven. Thats just me though. If anything i'd say he needs help for whatever condition this is.

Please. Dudes already made millions of dollars. He can go play overseas. You don't need to make excuses for him. Lol at unforgivable act. Him losing his job has nothing to do with being "forgiven." It's insane that you think a dude flashing female team employees wouldn't or shouldn't matter to another franchise

What excuses? I said he should face the consequences whatever they may be. Do i think he should never ever be able to play in the NBA again? No i dont agree with that.

[Optms]

Will also take him on the Lakers. Lakers will keep him in check.

[anotherhomer]

Primo’s statement yesterday sounds like he’s claiming he was sexually molested/abused as a child, and that’s why he goes around flashing women…

Sexual abuse can beget sexual abuse. He may be telling the truth. I have no idea.

But I do not think he should be on a roster at this time with his behavior. If he was telling the truth, I hope he gets the assistance he needs.

as someone who's familiar with people who struggle with sex-related behaviors/addictions

it's very true that sexual abuse can cause the victim to become the predator, repeating the cycle.

there's a lot of damaged emotions that come from this

[gottamakeit]

thinks he's louis C.K

In fairness to C.K., he got consent from the women (allegedly)

[Lalouie]

thank goodness it's only this

[G R E Y]

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Spurs is definitely a very high standard and ethical organization, I know this from common knowledge, and from Lithuanian Darius Songaila interviews that most of you might not have heard. I think you are right that Spurs would have just showed you the door for this, even if you were Haliburton.

If this is true, obviously consequences must be dialed, and I support decision to waive him at the end, I feel like i expressed myself wrong, I was more surprised by the level of consequence not that I flat out disagree with it. Still tho, I do think its forgivable crime if its dealt with. Just by law, what is the punishment in America for dudes who do this? I feel it is not that big of a legal punishment, career wise it is brutal, but so is saying same words or opinions that isn't technically a crime to begin with, you know what I mean. Techniclaly it is sexual assault and it sounds terrible, but former NBA guys did far worse things and only nowadays players started to get seriously punsihed for it. Kobe was in court for rape charges and played for the Lakers the same day...

Sure thing, thanks for explaining. I don't live in the US, and also don't know whether this is a federal offense or whether different states have different levels of severity of punishment for it.

We already know of at least two allegations, presumably in two different states, so that can complicate matters, as does the fact that Primo exposed himself to a former Spurs staffer. We also don't know the extent of it, both in terms of how many women, how long, and how grossly he went about it.

My sense is that because both the Spurs and the league had the resolute reaction they did with his merchandise, that this is being handled decisively for a reason.

Again, it is true that in past eras players got far lesser punishments for crimes society punishes more harshly. And part of it is also that some players and celebrities are in a stratosphere that makes it harder to hold them accountable.

It's already worse than what I had a gut feeling about when I read Primo's response to being waived and knowing even what we do I'm glad Spurs waived him but we have to wait for more details.

[HanzGruber]

thank goodness it's only this

Yea not as bad as I was expecting it to be

[Chuck Everett]

You guys have to understand, Josh Primo is also a foreigner (he is not an American citizen). So he is on a work visa (O-1 more than likely). These kinds of issues can get a visa revoked. Even if it goes away, he may have to go back to Canada and get counseling and be contrite before he can ever think about being rewarded with another NBA opportunity.

[WestbrookGOATed]

Wish OKC would snag him and help him get some kind of help. But we're run similarly to the Spurs.

[Lalouie]

You guys have to understand, Josh Primo is also a foreigner (he is not an American citizen). So he is on a work visa (O-1 more than likely). These kinds of issues can get a visa revoked. Even if it goes away, he may have to go back to Canada and get counseling and be contrite before he can ever think about being rewarded with another NBA opportunity.

understand what