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Sion James

Charlotte Hornets · Guard · age 23 · 6′5″ · Duke

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This season

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What's being said

3 items this season

Podcast Walker Mehl, Locked On Hornets · Report · 32 h ago
Starters played heavy minutes: Brandon Miller 25, Naz Reid (heard as "Nas"; likely) 24 and Sion James 23.
Podcast Walker Mehl, Locked On Hornets · Report · 32 h ago
Sion James is starting because "Khan" (likely Kon Knueppel) is not playing. The transcript gives no reason for Khan's absence.
Podcast Doug Branson, Locked On Hornets · Analysis · Oct 14
On one play Schroeder (Dennis Schroder) took an open shot instead of passing to Sion James in the corner. The host argues the ball must move under 'play make by committee' without LaMelo Ball, and says James has been really good this preseason.

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Background

ESPN player profile and our roster records

Born2002-12-04 in Sugar Hill, GA (age 23)

Size and position6′5″ · 220 lb · Guard

Before the NBADuke (college)

Draft2025: round 2, pick 33 by CHA

NBA experience2 seasons before this one

NBA teams (our records)2026-27: CHA · 2025-26: CHA

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