Sion James ☆ Follow

Starts 3 of 3 games · 5th on CHA in minutes · Core role

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No reporter post or news story has named him yet this season; everything below is from podcasts.

• Podcast Locked On Hornets host · Report · 39 h ago

  Sion James shot 1 of 7, including 1 of 6 from three, after what the host believes was a 1-of-5 game.

  “Hornets have HISTORIC Loss | Brandon Miller STRUGGLES | Should We PANIC?” at 16:36 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Hornets host · Open question · Oct 22

  Open lineup question: will Charles Lee stick with Sion James in the starting lineup? The host says that lineup's offensive numbers were gross, especially in the first half, and asks whether Grayson Allen should be elevated for scoring.

  “Rookie Runs LIMITED | Christian Anderson STRUGGLES | Depth FUELS Win” at 33:55 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Old Man and the Three host · Analysis · Oct 22 around the league

  Knueppel says Sion James, Liam McNeeley and Kulk were rookies with him last year. He says they are growing into bigger roles and getting more comfortable as NBA players after an offseason.

  “Kon Is Ready To Help Lead The Hornets In Year 2” at 24:32 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Hornets · 3 points · Oct 22
  • Sion James started in the backcourt alongside Dennis Schroder, and Grayson Allen came off the bench. at 13:30
  • Hosts' view: Charles Lee values Sion James highly and keeps showing it, mainly because of James's defense. They say the starting decision may change quickly. at 15:39
  • Sion James made only one shot. A couple of his attempts were rushed end-of-shot-clock threes, and the shooting he showed in preseason disappeared. at 17:40

  “Hornets WIN 6th Straight Season Opener | Naz Reid Goes OFF | Hornets' Bench WRENCH” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Hornets · 4 points · Oct 20
  • Allen's availability is said to give Sion James easier driving lanes and give Christian Anderson another backcourt running partner. at 9:56
  • Sion James handled the ball much better in preseason after a disastrous summer league. He handled pressure, brought the ball up and initiated the offense. at 10:31
  • A host or guest expects Brooklyn will probably increase ball pressure on Sion James, testing his on-ball role. at 11:23
  • Walker recalls that the first preseason game was against Brooklyn, with Brooklyn playing its starters, and that Sion James had two turnovers and four assists against Milwaukee. at 11:50

  “Kon and Coby are OUT!! | What Does it MEAN? | What Can We EXPECT” · listen ↗

• Podcast Walker Mehl, Locked On Hornets · Report · Oct 17

  Starters played heavy minutes: Brandon Miller 25, Naz Reid 24 and Sion James 23.

  “Hornets Preseason is OVER! | Rookies NAIL Dress Rehearsal!! 😤| Tidjane Salaun OVER Pat Connaughton??” at 3:54 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Hornets · 2 points · Oct 14
  • Doug Branson: 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. at 20:21
  • Doug Branson: The host isn't sure Anderson has a rotation role once Coby White returns, since White, Sion James and Schroeder (Dennis Schroder) are ahead of him at guard. at 26:31

  “Hornets Fall to Celtics: Turnovers, Brandon Miller's Deadline, and Christian Anderson Jr.'s Debut” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Hornets · 5 points · Oct 13
  • Nata Edwards: Edwards on Sion James at point guard against Milwaukee, which he calls probably a 'relegation zone' team: plus-19 with an '11 5 and 4' line. He says James's handle is far ahead of where it was in Vegas. at 28:10
  • Doug Branson: On James as backup point guard, one speaker is 'not sure I'm there yet' that he is good at the position, but says he's past the point of immediately playing himself off the floor, as happened in Vegas. at 28:38
  • Charles Lee (reported): The host says Charles Lee, in what he believes was his last practice media availability, said James has become more efficient in the way he dribbles. at 29:09
  • Doug Branson: The host saw James lose the ball once against Milwaukee coming off a wing screen. at 29:26
  • Nata Edwards: Edwards says James's shot looks more consistent and he's more judicious about where he shoots threes from, which makes it harder for defenses to sag off him. at 30:01

  “Brandon Miller CONTRACT Value | Kon and Coby INJURY Updates | Hornets Ex-Files” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Hornets · 4 points · Oct 11
  • Doug Branson: The playmaking was by committee: 12 players had an assist, and four had 3 or more (Schroder, James, McNeeley and Miller). at 15:52
  • Doug Branson: Christian Anderson did not play in this game, so Sion James logged minutes at point guard. No reason for the absence is given. at 20:46
  • Doug Branson: Sion James played nearly 21 minutes off the bench for 11 points (3 of 4, all threes, plus 2 free throws), 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 turnovers. He was the only bench player with a game score of 10 or more. at 24:34
  • Doug Branson: Sion James looked much more confident handling the ball than in his point guard minutes last season and in summer league. at 25:13

  “Preseason Game 2 REACTION | Brandon Miller RETURNS | Depth SHINES through” · listen ↗

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