Hapoel Jerusalem BC announced the release of their point guard, Spidy Smith, after he requested to leave the team. In a statement, the club said: 'Hapoel Jerusalem BC parts ways with Spidy Smith, after he requested to leave the team, and the club has accepted his request. Spidy felt that in the current situation in the team, he could not bring his all to the court and therefore requested to leave. 'For more than two years, I have given everything to Hapoel. We have won two cups together, reached an unforgettable final in the EuroLeague, and you have become one of the most beloved players in Hapoel in recent years. Hapoel will always be your family, and Jerusalem will always be your home.'