Sion James

Sion James

#4SG · Charlotte Hornets

Age 230 yrs expDuke
C+
CVI
C
Sentiment
C-
Performance
Fan Verdict

Fan Verdict

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Career StatsC-

YearGPPPGRPGAPGSPGBPGFG%3PT%FT%
Career715.43.52.00.60.338.0%37.0%83.9%
2025-26715.43.52.00.60.338.0%37.0%83.9%

Current Contract

Length

4 years

Total Value

$4.7M

AAV

$1.2M/yr

Contract Value Index (CVI)

C+
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

Sion James's contract with the Charlotte Hornets grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C+ CVI grade. At $1.2M per year over 4 years, this is a minimum-level contract. Sion's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Shooting Guards. At 23 years old, Sion is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.

Performance Analysis

C-
#112 of 147 Shooting Guards
FCA+

Sion James earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Shooting Guard. Across 71 career games, Sion has averaged 5.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game. Sion's strongest metric is FG% at 3798.7, compared to the NBA Shooting Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is PPG at 5.4, below the Shooting Guard median of 15.0. Among 147 NBA Shooting Guards graded this season, Sion ranks 112th in overall performance. Sion will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Charlotte Hornets.

Current Sentiment

C
Mixed
NegativeNeutralPositive

Duke prospect Sion James generates cautious optimism despite modest C-minus performance grade currently. Early production shows promise with ahead-of-schedule development, earning modest media praise for winning impact. Low $1.2M salary makes contract excellent value, removing financial scrutiny from evaluation discussions. Smooth NBA transition narrative dominates coverage, positioning him as intriguing young asset to develop. Fans remain guardedly optimistic—potential trajectory matters more than immediate results for rebuilding Hornets.

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Transaction History

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