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Royce O’Neale is the 6th Best-paid player for Phoenix Suns in the NBA, but his average NBA Salary is Low

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Royce O’Neale is a professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA, who plays a Small forward. He is 31 years old and stands 6 ft 6 in tall. He played college basketball for Denver Pioneers men’s basketball and the Baylor Bears men’s basketball. Here is everything you know about his contract details, net worth, personal life, and career. Also, you can check about the top 100 richest NBA players of all time

Royce O’Neale Facts

Birth PlaceKilleen, Texas, U.S.
Father’s NameRoy O’Neale
Mother’s NameDeborah Kingwood
Star SignGemini
CollegeBaylor University
Net Worth$4 million
Salary$10,000,000
Age31
Date of BirthJune 5, 1993
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight226 lb (103 kg)
NationalityAmerican
NFL Draft Year2015
NFL Draft PickNA
Playing Career2015– Present
PositionSmall forward
Wife/GirlfriendNA
ChildrenNA
EndorsementsNike, Wingstop, Dollar Shave Club, Footlocker.

Royce O’Neale Career

Originally from Killeen, Texas, he played for both the Denver Pioneers men’s basketball team and the Baylor Bears men’s basketball team. After a successful college career, O’Neale went on to play his first professional season in Germany for MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg, where he averaged 8.1 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. In 2016, he played for the Golden State Warriors Summer League team and later signed with Spanish club Herbalife Gran Canaria for the 2016-2017 season. However, he never played a game for the Lithuanian club Žalgiris Kaunas he signed with next, as he was signed by the Utah Jazz for the 2017-2018 season after playing for the team in the NBA Summer League.

O’Neale made his NBA debut on October 21, 2017, and quickly established himself as a key player for the Jazz. He was signed to a contract extension by the team in January 2020. On June 30, 2022, O’Neale was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for a 2023 first-round draft pick. Since joining the Nets, O’Neale has continued to impress, registering his first career triple-double on November 17, 2022, in a 109–107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. He also put up a game-winning putback in a 102–101 win over the Miami Heat on January 8, 2023.

Throughout his career, O’Neale has proved himself to be a versatile and effective player, making an impact both offensively and defensively. His career trajectory is on an upward trajectory, and he looks set to continue to be a valuable player for the Brooklyn Nets for years to come. Wrapping up his NBA career to date he has played 6 seasons for the Jazz and Nets. He has averaged 6.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 417 regular-season games.

Contract & Salary Details

Current Contract:4 yr(s) /
Average Salary$10, 500,000
Guaranteed at Signing$42,000,000
SIGNED USINGVeteran Extension/Early Bird
Free Agent:2028/ UFA

Royce put pen to paper on a $36 million deal for 4 years with the Brooklyn Nets which includes an average annual salary of $9 million and was guaranteed $29 million at signing so it can be said that he has landed a better deal than most of the players and if he performs well enough on the field, he will soon land a more lucrative deal.

Net worth and Endorsements

Royce’s net worth is estimated at $4 million . As a player who has a budding point in his NBA career, he has a long way so if he continues to perform well enough on the court and rises through the ranks becoming one of the top players in the league and then the 31-year-old’s net worth will skyrocket earning him ransom amount of riches. His current numbers will increase at the end of his current deal.

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Neale started his professional career in 2015 and it is not that easy to land endorsement deals even for experienced players unless they have become recognizable and caught the media’s eye and attention. So as of 2024 reports, he has landed deals with Nike, Wingstop, Dollar Shave Club, and Footlocker.

Royce O’Neale Girlfriend

Royce is not romantically linked with anyone. It is said that the 31-year-old is currently concentrating on his career growth.

Royce O’Neale FAQs

(Q) What is the net worth of Royce O’Neale?
His net worth is $4 Million.
(Q) When was Royce O’Neale drafted?
He was drafted in 2015.
(Q) How old is Royce O’Neale?
Born on June 5, 1993, He is 31 years old.
(Q) How tall is Royce O’Neale?
He is 6 ft 6 in tall.
(Q) At which position does Royce O’Neale?
He is a Small forward for the Phoenix Suns
(Q) Is Royce O’Neale married?
No, he is not married to anyone.

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