Shaquille O'Neal went through his first practice as a member of the Phoenix Suns on Monday, according to the Associated Press.

O'Neal was winded but showed no ill effects from the hip injury that has kept him off the court since Jan. 21.

"It was different. It was very intense," he said after the one-hour workout. "I learned a lot. Now I can see why they can go at the pace they play at. When you just do short bursts like this then you can save it all for the game."