Charlotte Hornets rookie Sion James averages 5.4 points in season

Sion James made an immediate impact in his rookie season with the Charlotte Hornets, appearing in all 82 regular season games. He averaged 5.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, two assists, and 0.6 steals. James, coming off a collegiate career spanning five seasons at Tulane and Duke, showed promise on the defensive end despite a field goal percentage of 37.1%. His performance secured him a role in Charlotte's rotation, with potential for more minutes if his shooting improves. The Hornets selected James in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

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