David Roddy has signed with Hapoel!

Hapoel "Midtown" Jerusalem Basketball Club is pleased to announce the signing of American forward David Roddy (25, 1.96m) through the end of the 2026/27 season.

Roddy joins Hapoel after four seasons in the NBA, bringing with him extensive experience from the world's top basketball league. The American forward was selected with the 23rd overall pick in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft by Philadelphia on behalf of Memphis, where he began his NBA career. He later played for Phoenix, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Houston and Denver.

Last season, Roddy made five appearances for the Nuggets, averaging 8 points and 4 rebounds per game. Over four NBA seasons, he appeared in 181 games, averaging 6.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1 assist per game. He also played in the G League, where he averaged 14.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists across 53 games.

Roddy, who can play both forward positions, is a strong and intense player with excellent shooting and passing ability.

David Roddy: "I'm excited to join Hapoel Jerusalem and begin this new chapter in my career. I've heard so many great things about the club and the fans, and I can't wait to experience it for myself. My conversations with Coach Sasa Obradovic and the club's management made me feel that this is the right place for me. I'm coming here to work hard, do whatever it takes to help the team win, and fight alongside my new teammates to achieve all of our goals. I can't wait to meet the fans and get the season started. Yalla Hapoel!"

Head Coach Sasa Obradovic: "We're very happy to welcome David to the Hapoel family. He's a player with experience at the highest levels, extremely versatile and physical, a strong rebounder, and someone who can impact the game in a variety of ways. He brings toughness, energy and a competitive mentality - qualities that perfectly fit the identity we want our team to have. I'm confident he will contribute a great deal to our team, and I'm looking forward to working with him."