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End of the sad chapter of Dennis Smith Jr. in Real Madrid: A story of embarrassment

The former NBA player did not arrive in shape, nor has he acclimated properly: he was not called up for the Copa del Rey, and now he is leaving through the back door.

Dennis Smith Jr., with the Real Madrid jersey.

Dennis Smith Jr. is no longer a player for Real Madrid. The point guard has not found his physical form despite spending a couple of months in Spain and is returning to the United States after a token stint. The pinnacle was his non-inclusion in the previous Copa del Rey squad, which has ultimately led to his departure.

The numbers speak for themselves: he has only played in four games, totaling 35 minutes and scoring 11 points. Over the two months in Madrid, he hasn't been able to reach a minimum physical level to perform decently in European basketball. A tough blow for the white team that needs a quality replacement for a Facu Campazzo who is getting older and no longer the player he was a few seasons ago.

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Final del triste paso de Dennis Smith Jr. por el Real Madrid: historia de un bochorno