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{{Short description|Canadian basketball player (born 2002)}} |
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| name = Joshua Primo |
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| league = [[NBA G League]] |
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| team = Windy City Bulls |
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| number = 12 |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2002|12|24}} |
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| birth_place = [[Toronto, Ontario]], Canada |
| birth_place = [[Toronto, Ontario]], Canada |
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| team3 = [[Los Angeles Clippers]] |
| team3 = [[Los Angeles Clippers]] |
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| years4 = [[2023–24 NBA G League season|2023–2024]] |
| years4 = [[2023–24 NBA G League season|2023–2024]] |
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| team4 = →[[Ontario Clippers]] |
| team4 = →[[San Diego Clippers (NBA G League)|Ontario Clippers]] |
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| years5 = [[2024–25 NBA G League season|2024]]–present |
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| team5 = [[Windy City Bulls]] |
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* [[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] All-Freshman Team (2021) |
* [[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] All-Freshman Team (2021) |
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'''Joshua Lincoln Alexander Primo''' (born December 24, 2002) is a Canadian professional [[basketball]] player |
'''Joshua Lincoln Alexander Primo''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|p|r|iː|m|oʊ}} {{respell|PREE|moh}};<ref>{{cite press release|title=2023-24 start of season NBA pronunciation guide|url=https://www.nba.com/news/2023-24-start-of-season-nba-pronunciation-guide|website=NBA.com|date=October 24, 2023|access-date=May 18, 2024}}</ref> born December 24, 2002) is a Canadian professional [[basketball]] player for the [[Windy City Bulls]] of the [[NBA G League]]. He played [[college basketball]] for the [[Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball|Alabama Crimson Tide]]. |
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==High school career== |
==High school career== |
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====Indecent exposure allegations==== |
====Indecent exposure allegations==== |
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Primo was waived by the Spurs on October 28, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|first=Landon|last=Pederson|title=Spurs Waive Joshua Primo|url=https://www.nba.com/spurs/news/spurs-waive-joshua-primo|website=NBA.com|date=October 28, 2022|access-date=October 28, 2022}}</ref> In a statement released by ESPN through [[Adrian Wojnarowski]], he |
Primo was waived by the Spurs on October 28, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|first=Landon|last=Pederson|title=Spurs Waive Joshua Primo|url=https://www.nba.com/spurs/news/spurs-waive-joshua-primo|website=NBA.com|date=October 28, 2022|access-date=October 28, 2022}}</ref> In a statement released by ESPN through [[Adrian Wojnarowski]], he stated that he was seeking mental health treatment due to a "previous trauma".<ref>{{cite web|first=Ryan|last=Young|title=Spurs waive 2021 lottery pick Joshua Primo, who says he is focusing on 'mental health treatment'|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/joshua-primo-the-no-12-overall-pick-in-2021-waived-by-spurs-233436983.html|work=Yahoo Sports|date=October 29, 2022|access-date=October 29, 2022}}</ref> The next day, it was revealed that Primo allegedly exposed himself to several women.<ref>{{cite web|first1=Ramona|last1=Shelburne|author-link1=Ramona Shelburne|first2=Adrian|last2=Wojnarowski|author-link2=Adrian Wojnarowski|name-list-style=and|title=Sources: Joshua Primo allegedly exposed himself to women|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34904011|website=ESPN.com|date=October 29, 2022|access-date=October 29, 2022}}</ref> In November, the Spurs' sports psychologist filed a lawsuit against Primo and the team, alleging that Primo had exposed himself to her multiple times.<ref>{{cite news|first=Kirstie|last=Rieken|title=Canadian Josh Primo, San Antonio Spurs sued by former team psychologist|url=https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6639611|website=CBC.ca|date=November 3, 2022|access-date=November 4, 2022}}</ref> Primo's lawyer then released a statement which denied any wrongdoing, asserting that any exposure was unwitting and that the accuser was not acting in good faith.<ref>{{cite web|first=Kristie|last=Rieken|title=Josh Primo, Spurs sued by former team psychologist|url=https://apnews.com/article/san-antonio-spurs-nba-sports-lawsuits-houston-513dbdc8302dfe8d15b6fc4abcc91df1|website=APNews.com|date=November 3, 2022|access-date=November 5, 2022}}</ref> |
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On December 8, 2023, District Attorney Joe Gonzales announced his office |
On December 8, 2023, District Attorney Joe Gonzales announced his office would not bring charges of indecent exposure against Primo due to insufficient evidence.<ref>{{cite web|first1=Kolten|last1=Parker|first2=Ben|last2=Spicer|title=Former Spurs guard Josh Primo will not be charged by Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales|url=https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2023/12/08/former-spurs-guard-josh-primo-will-not-be-charged-by-bexar-county-district-attorney-joe-gonzales/|website=KSAT.com|date=December 8, 2023|access-date=December 9, 2023}}</ref> |
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===Los Angeles Clippers (2023–2024)=== |
===Los Angeles Clippers (2023–2024)=== |
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On September 29, 2023, |
On September 29, 2023, the NBA suspended Primo for four games without pay on the grounds that he had exposed himself to women.<ref>{{cite web|title=NBA suspends Joshua Primo 4 games without pay|url=https://www.nba.com/news/nba-suspends-joshua-primo-4-games|website=NBA.com|date=September 29, 2023|access-date=September 29, 2023}}</ref> Later that day, he signed a [[two-way contract]] with the [[Los Angeles Clippers]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Luke|last=Adams|title=Clippers Sign Joshua Primo To Two-Way Contract|url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2023/09/clippers-to-sign-joshua-primo-to-two-way-contract.html|website=HoopsRumors.com|date=September 29, 2023|access-date=September 29, 2023}}</ref> On November 15, 2023, the Clippers converted Primo's two-way contract to a standard contract.<ref>{{cite web|first=Luke|last=Adams|title=Clippers Officially Promote Joshua Primo To Standard Roster|url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2023/11/clippers-officially-promote-joshua-primo-to-standard-roster.html|website=HoopsRumors.com|date=November 15, 2023|access-date=November 16, 2023}}</ref> However, on April 13, 2024, he was waived by the Clippers.<ref>{{cite tweet|author=LA Clippers|title=Thank you, Josh ❤️💙|number=1779231484253282644|user=LAClippers|date=April 13, 2024|access-date=April 13, 2024}}</ref> |
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===Windy City Bulls (2024–present)=== |
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On October 2, 2024, Primo signed with the [[Chicago Bulls]], but was waived the next day.<ref>{{cite web|first=Rory|last=Maher|title=Bulls Sign, Waive Joshua Primo |url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2024/10/bulls-sign-joshua-primo-to-exhibit-10-contract.html|website=HoopsRumors.com|date=October 3, 2024|access-date=October 4, 2024}}</ref> On October 28, he joined the [[Windy City Bulls]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Windy City Bulls Announce 2024-25 Training Camp Roster|url=https://windycity.gleague.nba.com/news/windy-city-bulls-announce-2024-25-training-camp-roster|website=NBA.com|date=October 28, 2024|access-date=October 30, 2024}}</ref> |
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==National team career== |
==National team career== |
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| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career |
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*[https://rolltide.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/joshua--primo/6834 Alabama Crimson Tide bio] |
*[https://rolltide.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/joshua--primo/6834 Alabama Crimson Tide bio] |
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{{Windy City Bulls current roster}} |
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Latest revision as of 04:59, 31 October 2024
No. 12 – Windy City Bulls | |
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Position | Shooting guard |
League | NBA G League |
Personal information | |
Born | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | December 24, 2002
Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Listed weight | 189 lb (86 kg) |
Career information | |
High school |
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College | Alabama (2020–2021) |
NBA draft | 2021: 1st round, 12th overall pick |
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | |
Playing career | 2021–present |
Career history | |
2021–2022 | San Antonio Spurs |
2021–2022 | →Austin Spurs |
2023–2024 | Los Angeles Clippers |
2023–2024 | →Ontario Clippers |
2024–present | Windy City Bulls |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball Reference |
Joshua Lincoln Alexander Primo (/ˈpriːmoʊ/ PREE-moh;[1] born December 24, 2002) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
High school career
[edit]Primo played basketball for Huntington Prep School in Huntington, West Virginia, where he was teammates with JT Thor.[2] He transferred to Royal Crown Academic School in Scarborough, Toronto.[3] Primo reclassified to the 2020 class and graduated early.[4] Considered a five-star recruit by 247Sports, he committed to playing college basketball for Alabama, choosing the Crimson Tide over Creighton.[5]
College career
[edit]In his freshman season, Primo was the youngest player in college basketball. He averaged 8.1 points and 3.4 rebounds per game and was named to the Southeastern Conference (SEC) All-Freshman Team.[6] Primo missed three games with a left medial collateral ligament sprain.[7] On April 21, 2021, he declared for the 2021 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility.[8] However, on June 30, Primo announced he would remain in the draft due to a strong performance at the NBA Draft Combine.[9]
Professional career
[edit]San Antonio Spurs (2021–2022)
[edit]Primo was selected with the 12th pick in the 2021 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs.[10][11] Primo was later included in the 2021 NBA Summer League roster of the Spurs.[12] On August 11, 2021, the San Antonio Spurs announced that they had signed Primo.[13] On October 20, 2021, Primo made his NBA debut, coming off the bench in the final five minutes with three points in a 123–97 win over the Orlando Magic. Primo was the youngest player who attended college to play in the NBA.[14] On October 27, 2021, Primo received his first assignment to Austin Spurs.[15]
Primo was the youngest player in the league during the 2021–22 season.[16]
Indecent exposure allegations
[edit]Primo was waived by the Spurs on October 28, 2022.[17] In a statement released by ESPN through Adrian Wojnarowski, he stated that he was seeking mental health treatment due to a "previous trauma".[18] The next day, it was revealed that Primo allegedly exposed himself to several women.[19] In November, the Spurs' sports psychologist filed a lawsuit against Primo and the team, alleging that Primo had exposed himself to her multiple times.[20] Primo's lawyer then released a statement which denied any wrongdoing, asserting that any exposure was unwitting and that the accuser was not acting in good faith.[21]
On December 8, 2023, District Attorney Joe Gonzales announced his office would not bring charges of indecent exposure against Primo due to insufficient evidence.[22]
Los Angeles Clippers (2023–2024)
[edit]On September 29, 2023, the NBA suspended Primo for four games without pay on the grounds that he had exposed himself to women.[23] Later that day, he signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.[24] On November 15, 2023, the Clippers converted Primo's two-way contract to a standard contract.[25] However, on April 13, 2024, he was waived by the Clippers.[26]
Windy City Bulls (2024–present)
[edit]On October 2, 2024, Primo signed with the Chicago Bulls, but was waived the next day.[27] On October 28, he joined the Windy City Bulls.[28]
National team career
[edit]Primo represented Canada at the 2019 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Greece. At age 16, he was the youngest player on the team and averaged 4.2 points per game.[29][30]
Career statistics
[edit]GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
[edit]Regular season
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2021–22 | San Antonio | 50 | 16 | 19.3 | .374 | .307 | .746 | 2.3 | 1.6 | .4 | .5 | 5.8 |
2022–23 | San Antonio | 4 | 0 | 23.3 | .346 | .250 | .778 | 3.3 | 4.5 | .3 | .5 | 7.0 |
2023–24 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0 | 5.1 | .333 | — | — | .5 | .0 | .0 | .5 | 1.0 |
Career | 56 | 16 | 19.1 | .371 | .300 | .750 | 2.3 | 1.8 | .4 | .5 | 5.7 |
Play-in
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2022 | San Antonio | 1 | 1 | 10.4 | .000 | – | – | 2.0 | 2.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
Career | 1 | 1 | 10.4 | .000 | – | – | 2.0 | 2.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
College
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2020–21 | Alabama | 30 | 19 | 22.5 | .431 | .381 | .750 | 3.4 | .8 | .6 | .3 | 8.1 |
Personal life
[edit]Primo's older sister, Keshia, played college basketball at the University at Buffalo, Coffeyville Community College, and Southern Connecticut State University.
References
[edit]- ^ "2023-24 start of season NBA pronunciation guide". NBA.com (Press release). October 24, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Hall, Erik (February 4, 2021). "Joshua Primo: 4 things to know about the Alabama men's basketball guard". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ Mikre, Mickias (January 10, 2020). "Joshua Primo Returns to Canada, Commits to Royal Crown". NorthPoleHoops.com. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ Blackwell, Joey (December 11, 2020). "Freshman Guard Josh Primo Already Developing into Solid Contributor for Alabama Basketball". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ South, Hank (April 15, 2020). "Five-star guard Josh Primo signs with Alabama". 247Sports.com. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ Givony, Jonathan (April 21, 2021). "Alabama's Joshua Primo to enter NBA draft but stay eligible to return to Crimson Tide". ESPN. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ Vitale, Josh (March 14, 2021). "Alabama basketball 'hoping' Joshua Primo can play in NCAA Tournament". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ "Alabama guard Josh Primo makes NBA Draft decision". SaturdayDownSouth.com. April 21, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ Givony, Jonathan (June 30, 2020). "Alabama's Joshua Primo, projected first-round pick, opts to stay in NBA draft". ESPN. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
- ^ Inabinett, Mark (July 30, 2021). "Josh Primo: 'I don't know if I was ready for that'". Al.com. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ Mauricio, Ezekiel (July 29, 2021). "SPURS SELECT JOSHUA PRIMO AND JOE WIESKAMP IN 2021 NBA DRAFT". NBA.com. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ^ Mauricio, Ezekiel (August 1, 2021). "Spurs announce 2021 Summer League roster". NBA.com. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
- ^ Mauricio, Ezekiel (August 11, 2021). "Spurs sign 2021 first round pick Josh Primo". NBA.com. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ "Vassell, Walker lead balanced Spurs past Magic, 123-97". ESPN.com. October 20, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
- ^ Mauricio, Ezekiel (October 27, 2021). "San Antonio assigns Josh Primo to Austin Spurs". NBA.com. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
- ^ Rovell, Darren [@darrenrovell] (October 20, 2021). "Youngest player in the NBA: Josh Primo, who was 5 months old when David Robinson retired in June 2003" (Tweet). Retrieved October 20, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ Pederson, Landon (October 28, 2022). "Spurs Waive Joshua Primo". NBA.com. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ Young, Ryan (October 29, 2022). "Spurs waive 2021 lottery pick Joshua Primo, who says he is focusing on 'mental health treatment'". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ Shelburne, Ramona and Wojnarowski, Adrian (October 29, 2022). "Sources: Joshua Primo allegedly exposed himself to women". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
- ^ Rieken, Kirstie (November 3, 2022). "Canadian Josh Primo, San Antonio Spurs sued by former team psychologist". CBC.ca. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
- ^ Rieken, Kristie (November 3, 2022). "Josh Primo, Spurs sued by former team psychologist". APNews.com. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
- ^ Parker, Kolten; Spicer, Ben (December 8, 2023). "Former Spurs guard Josh Primo will not be charged by Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales". KSAT.com. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
- ^ "NBA suspends Joshua Primo 4 games without pay". NBA.com. September 29, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Adams, Luke (September 29, 2023). "Clippers Sign Joshua Primo To Two-Way Contract". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Adams, Luke (November 15, 2023). "Clippers Officially Promote Joshua Primo To Standard Roster". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ LA Clippers [@LAClippers] (April 13, 2024). "Thank you, Josh ❤️💙" (Tweet). Retrieved April 13, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Maher, Rory (October 3, 2024). "Bulls Sign, Waive Joshua Primo". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ "Windy City Bulls Announce 2024-25 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 28, 2024. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
- ^ Givony, Jonathan (March 27, 2020). "Canadian prospect Josh Primo commits to Alabama". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ Harper, Jordan (February 20, 2020). "Getting to know Alabama basketball target Josh Primo". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
External links
[edit]- 2002 births
- Living people
- 21st-century Canadian sportsmen
- Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball players
- Austin Spurs players
- Basketball players from Toronto
- Canadian expatriate basketball people in the United States
- Canadian men's basketball players
- Huntington Prep School alumni
- Los Angeles Clippers players
- NBA players from Canada
- Ontario Clippers players
- San Antonio Spurs draft picks
- San Antonio Spurs players
- Shooting guards