Simba’s 2 cubs

Ok, so some people, including me, believe that the cub at the end of the Lion King is NOT Kiara, but Kopa, Simba and Nala’s son. He appeared in a short series of children’s books before Simba’s Pride was even released. Also, less supported but still fun to consider, is that the reason Kopa is NOT in the second movie AND that Zira was banished is because she killed Kopa due to his growing relationship with to consider, no? LOL Plus it ties up some loose ends, and Vitani would be around that sam