According to the official announcement between the agency and the Jazz, the team decided to sign Royce O'Neale to a four-year, 36 million extension contract. O'Neale has become an unrestricted free agent (RFA,restricted free agent) before entering free agency.
O'Neale's success is another masterpiece of the Jazz's development system, and it is also a model for the league's small players. This year he became the team's full-time starter, averaging 6.2 points, 5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 30 minutes of playing time (all four items were career highs). He does not have particularly outstanding offensive talents or super physical fitness, but he has established himself in the league by relying on 3-D, the most honed and successful role. In the Jazz, a top ten defensive team, O'Neale is always responsible for the matchup. The opponent's main offensive force, he has also polished his three-point shooting percentage of 44.3% this season.
O'Neale's background makes this signing even more valuable. After losing the draft in 2015, he played in European professional basketball for two years in Spain, Germany, and Lithuania. In 2017, he received a non-guaranteed contract as an undrafted rookie from the Jazz. "I've come a long way, and I'm going to be here for a long time," O'Neale said in an interview after signing, and the Jazz naturally spoke highly of him. "Extending Royce's contract has always been (one of) the top priorities of our organization." Vice President of Basketball Affairs Dennis Lindsey said in a statement: "He is an elite defender, and he has proven that he can help with shooting. The ability to stretch the floor. We think the functionality he brings helps the team be successful. I'm glad we're not only leaving a good player, but also a great role model."
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