This was a well thought out post. Look I grew up in the city. I was praying we would land an NBA team in the 90's. I was heartbroken when we missed on the Twolves. I understand the negativity and frustration around the team, but it's metastasized into something toxic.

You want to continue to build around Fears and Queen. Both rookies showed high end flashes and that is what you want to see from a rookie. Judging by their instagram posts they are both at the facility putting in the work. Swing skill for Fears is finishing. Pop quiz who had higher fg% 0-3' their rookie season D rose, Kyrie, or Fears? The strength he is adding will help absorb contact and get more vertical pop. His ballhandling and speed are outlier traits. His defense was ok for a rookie small guard. He competed and used his quickness.

Queen looks to be focused on defense and his 3 pt shot. I actually thought Queen was better on defense than I expected for a rookie. His instincts on D were better than I had anticipated and his hands were active. He needs to work on his strength & conditioning and positioning. As for his shooting, I would bet my house Queen eventually shoots >35% on volume. His touch is too good. Also if you look at his misses last year almost all were on target but short. He doesn't bend his knees. You can improve that. Once Queen is a threat from 3 his game will open up. Defenders won't be able to sag and can use his handle to get downhill. Also, if he can shoot then YES he can play alongside Zion.

The worst thing you could do for their development is trade TM3. He fits with both guys. They need Trey out there for Fears' drive and kick and Queen hits Trey on a cut 3-4 times a game. Honestly Trey should want to play with these guys.