During his post-draft media availability, James was asked about charity work he's already done in the Charlotte community. His game and his mindset put him on the fast track to becoming a fan favorite in the Queen City, no matter the local's preferred college.

The Charlotte Hornets used the first of their early picks in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Duke forward Sion James. At 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds, James was named an All-ACC defender, averaging 8.

The Charlotte Hornets took another Duke Blue Devil early in the second round of the NBA Draft. Sion James, a 6-foot-6 guard who spent last season in Durham after four years at Tulane, was Charlotte's selection Thursday night as the No.