On October 2, 1987, the Strikers traded him to the San Diego Sockers in exchange for draft picks and cash. On November 6, 1987, the Sockers waived Ion during the pre-season as part of a salary reduction move.
On October 2, 1987, the Strikers exchanged him to the San Diego Sockers in exchange for draft picks and cash. On November 6, 1987, the Sockers released Ion during pre-season as part of a financial adjustment measure.