This week on The Last Word, Jordan, Michael, and producer Ben (Filling in for Stacey) discuss various topics in the basketball world.

First, the guys discuss the madness of March, specifically Duke falling to Michigan State.

The guys also talk about the injury of Jusif Nurkic and how it could affect the Trailblazers' season.

With the recent jersey retirements, the guys take a look at their favorite moments of Chris Bosh and Manu Ginobili.

With a tight race in the East, the guys also debate on who will take the 6, 7, and 8 seed in the playoffs, as well as the battle for 4 seed between the Celtics and the Pacers.

Ben introduces the new weekly segment, "Hot takes of the week."

After comments made by Stephen A., the guys discuss what Booker should do this offseason.

The Lakers shut down LeBron for the remainder of the season. Jordan, Michael, and Ben debate whether it was the right move to make.

With Giannis and Harden both having outstanding years, the guys discuss who should be crowned MVP.

Articles talked about:

The Race in the East: lastwordonprobasketball.com/2019/03/25/…d-whos-out/

Devin Booker: lastwordonprobasketball.com/2019/03/27/…t-big-star/

LBJ Shut Down: lastwordonprobasketball.com/2019/03/25/…the-lakers/

Special shout out to Eshan Bhatt (@KingNugg_) for designing a new logo for us!

Shout out to Ben for filling in for Stacey as he celebrates his birthday in LA. Happy birthday Stacey!

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