On Wednesday, the NBA announced that Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Joshua Primo has been suspended for four games without pay after exposing himself to two women in a hotel lobby. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of February 18th in Los Angeles.
Primo, who was drafted by the Lakers with the 28th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, was arrested and charged with indecent exposure and lewd conduct. He was released on $20,000 bail.
The NBA conducted its own investigation into the incident and determined that Primo had violated the league’s anti-harassment policy. As a result, he was suspended for four games and fined an undisclosed amount.
In a statement released by the NBA, Commissioner Adam Silver said, “We take all allegations of misconduct seriously and will not tolerate such behavior from any player in the NBA. We have a zero-tolerance policy for any form of harassment or abuse.”
Primo has issued an apology for his actions and said he is “truly sorry for the pain and embarrassment” he caused. He also said he is committed to learning from this experience and becoming a better person.
The suspension comes at a difficult time for Primo, who has struggled to make an impact on the court this season. He is averaging just 4.3 points and 1.7 assists per game in limited playing time.
The Lakers have yet to comment on the suspension, but it is likely that Primo will face further discipline from the team. It remains to be seen how this incident will affect his future with the Lakers and in the NBA.
The incident serves as a reminder that all players in the NBA must adhere to a high standard of conduct both on and off the court. The league has made it clear that it will not tolerate any form of harassment or abuse and will take appropriate action when necessary.
