Drafting Sion James may have become an underrated move by the Charlotte Hornets. He hasn't been discussed as often as his fellow Hornets rookies, although it's possible that he could play a major role for the team during his first year in the league because of his defensive potential.
Sam Vecenie of the "Game Theory" podcast even envisions a reality where James ends up recording a total of at least 700 minutes because of his on-ball defensive prowess and competitive streak. The Hornets are pretty high on him, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him get some playing time in the 2025-26 season.