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The emotional toll of possibly trading a player with Zion’s talent and marketability is daunting. The Pelicans face a pivotal moment—should they go through with unloading a player they had so much hope for? History has shown that the fear of regretting the move looms large, as other franchises have famously witnessed their former players flourish into superstars. The internal struggle becomes whether to hold on to the sliver of hope or to relinquish the burden of a continuous injury saga.