Royce O’Neale has gone from being an overlooked player in the 2015 NBA draft to a star for the Utah Jazz in just a few short years. June 30, 2022, marked the day the small forward was dealt to the Brooklyn Nets.

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Royce O’Neale, a Texan who always knew he wanted to play basketball professionally in the NBA. 

In 2020, he began a four-year, $36 million contract extension with the Jazz because of his outstanding play.

The small forward is projected to have a net value of approximately $2 million by 2023.

No one would have predicted the O’Neale would significantly affect the NBA just a few years before 2015.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Royce Khalil O’Neale
Date of Birth	June 5, 1993
Birth Place	Killeen, Texas, U.S. A
Marital Status	No
Father’s Name	Roy O’Neale
Mother’s Name	Deborah Kingwood
Nationality	American
Age	29 Years Old
Profession	Basketball Player
Position	Small Forward
Franchises	Brooklyn Nets (Current), Salt Lake City Stars, Utah Jazz, Gran Canaria, Riesen Ludwigsburg (Former)
Shoes	Nike Kobe 5 Protro
Wingspan	6’10″/2.08 m/208 cm
Height	6’4″/1.93m/193 cm
Weight	103 kg/ 226 lb.
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
Active Since	2015-Present
NBA draft	2015 (Undrafted)
Salary	$9.2 million per year
Net Worth	$2 Million
Merch	Signed Card, Practice Shorts
Social Media	Instagram, Twitter, Facebook

Early Life, Family & Education

On June 5, 1993, in Killeen, Texas, Royce Khalil O’Neale was born to parents Deborah Kingwood and Roy O’Neale.

His family information is currently unknown. There are two possible explanations: either O’Neale does not have any, or he does not want to discuss them in the press. No matter the circumstances, we stand behind his choices.

The NBA great was given a hoop for his second birthday and was already a huge sports fan. When he was in grade 3, he joined an amateur basketball team.

Royce continued his schooling at Texas’s Harker Heights High School. Because of his stellar performance in high school, the number 00 on his uniform was honored.

After high school, he took advantage of a basketball scholarship offer from the University of Denver and enrolled there.

But after two years, he transferred to Baylor University, where he could be nearer to his house and family and continue his football career.

“My parents are the ones who got me into hoops. The jump stroke is something my mom taught me.” Royce O’Neal

Age, Height & Nationality

Royce will be 29 years old in 2023, having been born in 1993.

The original Texan is a twin (Gemini), and his birthdate is June 5. Those born under the sign of Gemini often display traits such as spontaneity, adaptability, and humor.

In addition, O’Neale is a svelte 103 kg (2.09 lb) and 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) tall. (226 pounds).

Since the typical height for a small forward is 6 feet 10 inches, he is a tad undersized for his position. (2.08 meters).

But O’Neale has gotten a bit sharper and faster than his rivals, which has helped him thrive.

Royce is a citizen of the United States and travels on an American visa.

Career & Stats

After the 2015 NBA lottery ended with Royce undrafted, he relocated to another region.

As a result, he moved to Germany to suit up for MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg. Royce had a season in which he scored 8.1 points and 4.5 boards.

After that, he spent time with Herbalife Gran Canaria and Zalgiris Kaunas before finally making it to the NBA in 2017.

O’Neale first tasted the NBA in 2016 with the Golden State Warriors Summer League team before joining the Utah Jazz.

This prepared him well for life in the NBA, the top professional basketball competition.

NBA Career 

In his first year with the Jazz, O’Neale appeared in 80 games (including the postseason) and recorded career highs in points (6.1), assists (1.4), and rebounds (3.5) per contest.

Everyone had high hopes for the Texas product after his stellar performance in his first professional season.

Royce did just that, appearing in 82 games during the regular season while scoring 5.2 points, 3.5 boards, and 1.5 assists.

In addition, the Jazz front office gave him a new four-year contract in 2020 due to his outstanding play in the finals during the 2019 season.

Royce’s production has increased in increments since the 2018-19 season, with a 6.3, 7.0, and 7.4 points per game total in the following three seasons.

O’Neale was traded to the Brooklyn Nets on June 30, 2022, after an outstanding season with the Utah Jazz, in return for a first-round draft choice in 2023.

The small forward has started all 47 games he appeared in 2022-23, scoring 9.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game.

The Nets acquired O’Neale from the Warriors in return for a first-round selection in 2023. On November 17, 2022, he recorded his first triple-double in a 109-107 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

On January 8, 2023, he scored the game-winning putback in a victory over the Miami Heat.

Relationship Status

Regarding romantic involvement, Royce does not have any romance. We didn’t believe it at first, either.

We looked through his Instagram extensively but couldn’t locate any photos of his girlfriend.

It appears that O’Neale has never had a partner before. Royce could be a timid guy, after all. He may be very adept at keeping his romantic relationships under wraps.

Social Media Presence

The small forward, Royce, is a big social media user. He stays in contact with his devoted following by sharing photos of himself in action and with his colleagues, friends, and family.

You can find him at @rolls_royce00 on Instagram, @BucketsONeale00 on Twitter, and @Royce O’Neale on Facebook.

• Instagram: 149k followers

• Twitter: 57.7k followers

• Facebook: 24k followers

 

 

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