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Christian Anderson

Charlotte Hornets · Guard · 6′1″ 180 lb · age 20 · Texas Tech · 1st season

NextWed, Oct 21 · 7:30 PM ET @ BKN

Season averages appear after his first game (Wed, Oct 21).

What's being said

8 items this season
  • Podcast Walker Mehl, Locked On Hornets · Report ·

    At the team's ninth turnover (which the host believes was Christian Anderson's), the lineup on the floor was Anderson, McNeeley (heard as "Liam McNeely"; likely Liam McNeeley), Royce O'Neale (heard as "Royce O'Neal"; likely), PJ Hall and Salaun (heard as "Tijon Salon"; likely Tidjane Salaun). Memphis's comeback came with this group in.

  • Podcast Walker Mehl, Locked On Hornets · Opinion ·

    Host's view: he is not worried about Diabate missing regular-season time. He reasons that the team's day-to-day label has meant minor issues before, citing Brandon Miller's quick return from a shin contusion and Christian Anderson's return from the same designation.

  • Podcast Walker Mehl, Locked On Hornets · Analysis ·

    Christian Anderson and Steinbach (likely Hannes Steinbach) have an effective two-man game, especially in transition with Steinbach trailing. The host credits their familiarity from playing together for the German national team.

  • Podcast Walker Mehl, Locked On Hornets · Report ·

    Christian Anderson had four turnovers against Memphis.

  • Podcast Walker Mehl, Locked On Hornets · Analysis ·

    Host's view: Christian Anderson is a very quick processor in the pick-and-roll (slip passes, low dribbles, quick skip/spray passes). He argues one of Anderson's charged turnovers was really McNeeley's (likely Liam McNeeley) fault for not slipping, and points to a later pick-and-roll where Anderson's bounce pass set up a floater for Naz Reid (heard as "Nas Reed"; likely).

  • Podcast Walker Mehl, Locked On Hornets · Analysis ·

    Host's view: Christian Anderson will have defensive weaknesses because of his size and is vulnerable in post switches. He did fight through to force a steal in this game.

  • Podcast Walker Mehl, Locked On Hornets · Prediction ·

    Host's view: the rookies look good offensively and can be relied on in a pinch. He wonders whether they will show their full value mainly in the second half of the season.

  • Podcast Doug Branson, Locked On Hornets · Report ·

    Christian Anderson did not play in this game, so Sion James logged minutes at point guard. No reason for the absence is given.

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Opinion 1

  • Opinion Locked On Hornets (show): Christian Anderson may get a shot at being a real rotation piece before Hannes Steinbach does.
    2026-10-15 · Podcast · by 2027-04-12

Background

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BornApr 2, 2006 · Atlanta, GA
Size6′1″ · 180 lb · Guard
CollegeTexas Tech
Draft2026 · round 1, pick 18 · CHA
Experience1st NBA season
TeamsCHA 2026–27