After being traded from the Nets to the Suns last Thursday, Royce O'Neale was thrown into the fire Saturday in his first game, registering 11 minutes in the Suns' 113-112 loss to the Warriors. He post three points, four rebounds, an assist, a block, a steal and was a team-high +4 when he was on the court. His play already has some Suns' fans saying he is one of the best defenders on the team.

So how have his first few days with the Suns been and how did the first game go? Here are O'Neale's thoughts.

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O'Neale discusses:
0:00 Thoughts on first game
0:19 Already challenging teammates to communicate better
0:43 Seeing what he can do better after first game
1:06 First practice with team
1:21 What he’s focusing in on to learn with new team
1:44 Enjoyment level of trying to get to know new teammates
2:05 Conversations with Coach Vogel in terms of learning terminology
2:23 Does he feel rushed to get things done?
2:52 Benefit of All-Star break coming up
3:13 Potential of Suns with him added to the roster
3:29 Adjustments going into All-Star break
3:45 Mindset of getting traded mid season
4:08 Thoughts on Arizona
4:26 Being on the court for the first time
4:46 Playing with established veterans
5:06 Seeing other players from Baylor across the NBA
- Seeing success of players that went to Baylor

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