Who is Hillary Cauthen? Ex-Spurs psychologist also accuses NBA star Josh Primo of 'indecent exposure'
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: The San Antonio Spurs star player Josh Primo has been allegedly dismissed on October 30, 2022, after he was accused of "multiple allegations of indecent exposure." A psychologist who has worked with San Antonio Spurs has also come forward as an accuser of the NBA player while Primo believes the incident in question with her was an accident.
Psychologist Hillary Cauthen has made an accusation against the 19-year-old NBA player and will speak out on Thursday about him in a press conference, according to TMZ Sports. Primo, who was waived by the San Antonio Spurs after ESPN reported "multiple alleged incidents of him exposing himself to women", claimed he was "shocked" by the allegations against him.
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Primo said he was "shocked" by the allegations against him, adding that he didn't intentionally expose himself and that it must have been a wardrobe malfunction while on her couch in a therapy session, according to Daily Mail. Cauthen will be represented by Houston-based attorney Tony Buzbee, who earlier this year represented 24 women who filed civil suits against NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson, accusing him of sexual assault or harassment.
After Primo was surprisingly waived by the Spurs, he said in a statement, "I know that you all are surprised by today's announcement." He cited his mental health and said, "I've been seeking help to deal with previous trauma I suffered and will now take this time to focus on mental health treatment more fully." "I hope to be able to discuss these issues in the future so I can help others who have suffered in a similar way. I appreciate this privacy at this time," he concluded.
Josh Primo statement to ESPN in the aftermath of his release from the Spurs tonight: pic.twitter.com/H1n3k3IIcn
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 29, 2022
Who is Hillary Cauthen?
On the website LivingMentalWellness, Cauthen is listed as a co-founder. Her work as a performance psychologist at the Spurs is also mentioned in her bio. "She has 10 + years of experience applying mental skills training to individuals, teams, & professional organizations," Cauthen's bio on the website reads. "Hillary’s applied work specializes in clinical sport psychology services and her research focuses on mental wellness within athletes and performing artist," it adds.
The NBA star did not play at Wednesday's road loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves and was surprisingly listed out for Friday's home game against the Chicago Bulls before being waived about an hour before tipoff. Attorney Buzbee will discuss allegations made by Cauthen and others against Primo during the press conference soon.