Royce O’Neale’s role in the machine of the Utah Jazz is pretty limited. His usage rating defies logic to a degree as it has gone down each of his four seasons despite him seeing an increase in minutes per game in each of those campaigns.
All that said, he’s a valuable piece, just not the one who you’ll see lighting up the scoreboard. Where O’Neale has traditionally made his impact is on the defensive end and the occasional spot-up/catch-and-shoot 3-pointer (there’s probably a term to describe his type of player). His versatility on the defensive end in guarding anyone 1-4 is a valuable asset on a team, especially given the lack of great perimeter defenders outside of Royce.