re: Players that we could potentially trade Ingram for straight-up

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See his declining usage rate

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This is exactly why he's being traded. It doesn't work.

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Zion would have a higher usage rate than him over the course of a season.

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And he would be unhappy and a malcontent about it.

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Starting with the locker room, it's no secret there's a serious disconnect between Young, the team's star player, and many -- though some say nearly all -- of his teammates. He is not beloved, sources say, and there's a strong view that Young fails to lead, to understand or care to understand what is required of him, and that as a result the team will never achieve what it should until that reality is fixed.

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Or, a bit more harsh, as one GM put it: "You can't win with him."

This is where Snyder comes in with a handful of helpful strengths.

He has a reputation for building strong relationships with his players. He's seen as someone who can bring out the best in young talent. His time with the Jazz, particularly the issues between Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, gave him plenty of experience navigating players' strained relationships. Snyder is credited with developing strong cultures, also particularly important in Atlanta, where the team's vibe has been described by various sources as "broken," "ugly" and "total s---."

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This was a year ago hoping Snyder could work things out.

How did that work out?