News that the Spurs waived second-year guard and former lottery pick Josh Primo shortly before kickoff against the Chicago Bulls on Friday shocked San Antonio and the NBA world at large. The Spurs said they would not comment further at that time, but Primo has now issued a statement citing his mental health and the need to deal with past trauma as his reason for leaving the game.
We may never know what Primo is going through, and there are many questions left unanswered. However, it was most likely a mutual decision between him and the Spurs to leave for good, so at this point it’s best to respect his privacy. Get well soon, Josh, and good luck in the future.
