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

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This is an absurd idea that Zion to date has ever been better than Trae Young at any point.

It's hilarious that you think it's not even close.

Taken their team to the playoffs- Trae Healthier and can be relied on to be available - Trae
Who has produced more when playing -Trae
Who has made an All NBA team - Trae

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Trae has absolutely had a better career than Zion so far, no doubt. But even with Zions struggles and a “down” year, Trae’s season was worse.

Zion had a better ORtg, DRtg, WS, WS/48, PER, BPM, and VORP than Trae.

He also played in 70 games to Trae’s 54.

If the the Pelicans were in the East, Zion would have also lead his team to the playoffs this year too. Zion also has a better ORtg, DRtg, PER, BPM, and WS/48 than Trae for their careers.

I understand your points though. This ultimately about availability, which is obviously the most important attribute that a player can have, and in that realm, Trae blows Zion out of the water. I also realize that Trae has shown he’s not scared of the big moments, which is clearly important too and something Zion hasn’t shown.

If I had take either Zion or Trae to win a single game or make the playoffs in a single season, I’d probably take Trae. But if the question is who would you rather have for the next 5 years, I don’t think it’s crazy for anyone to want Zion