The New Orleans Pelicans aren't going to the postseason. The San Antonio Spurs face an uphill battle to reach the play-in tournament without star big man Victor Wembanyama.

Perhaps Victor Wembanyama is due for a pleasant surprise. After his sophomore campaign — on pace to be much stronger than his rookie season — was cut short with a deep vein thrombosis diagnosis in his right shoulder, the San Antonio Spurs' lacking center depth was even more exposed than previously known.

With Victor Wembanyama out for the season, should the Spurs tank for Cooper Flagg or keep pushing for the playoffs?