PJ Hall
#16C · Charlotte Hornets
Day-to-Day
Height
6'8"
Weight
245 lbs
Age
24
College
Clemson
Experience
1 yrs
Wingspan
7'1.5"
Reach
8'7.5"
Hand Size
9" × 9.75"
C-
B-
C+
D+
N/A
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The Verdict on PJ, in One Read
On the field, PJ Hall grades out as a middling C for Charlotte Hornets (C+ Impact). That places him 78th of 97 graded centers. In his on-court role, the grade is shaky (D+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at C-, fairly priced. The public read is positive (B- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a pro, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 38 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 50.8% | 38.5% | 78.8% |
| 2025-26 |  | 19 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 0.5 |
Performance Grade by Season
CareerD| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 19 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 0.5 | 50.8% | D D |
| 2024-25 |  | 19 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 58.3% | D D |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Performance Analysis
D
#78 of 97 Centers
FCA+
PJ Hall earns a D Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA centers this season. Through 38 games, PJ is contributing 4.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game in his role. PJ's strongest area is FG% at 50.8, which compares favorably to the center median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.5 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, PJ ranks 78th. At 24, PJ is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Charlotte Hornets.
Current Sentiment
B-
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The public narrative around PJ Hall sits at a B- sentiment grade — genuinely warm for a second-year center, but showing signs of cooling as the 2025-26 season progresses. Local and national media have embraced him as a foundational piece of Charlotte's frontcourt rebuild, with some outlets going as far as labeling him the "missing link" the Hornets have long needed at center — a characterization that reflects real enthusiasm but also carries the weight of expectations a developmental player hasn't yet had to fully answer for. That disconnect becomes harder to ignore when you stack the glowing narrative against his actual production: through 19 games in the 2025-26 season, Hall is averaging 4.5 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, a below-average output that earns a D performance grade and suggests the "foundational piece" framing is currently running well ahead of the box score. With Charlotte sitting at 44-38 and on the playoff bubble as a #9 seed in the East, the franchise's recent roster shuffling — cycling players like KJ Simpson, Malaki Branham, and Tosan Evbuomwan on and off the roster in rapid succession — signals a front office still searching for answers rather than locking in a winning formula around Hall. The bottom line is that the sentiment here is built more on promise and personality than proven performance, and with the Hornets' postseason positioning on the line, the gap between the "missing link" narrative and Hall's actual impact is the kind of thing that tends to close in only one direction under playoff pressure.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where PJ's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How PJ Compares at the Position
PJ Hall ranks 78th of 97 graded centers by performance. That slots PJ between Omer Yurtseven (D) just ahead and Colin Castleton (D-) just behind.
Graded higher
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About this player
PJ Hall is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at C for the Charlotte Hornets. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on PJ Hall, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C-, Performance D, Sentiment B-.
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