Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

Sam and Andy talk to Dr. Nirav Pandya about the initial information on Steph’s shoulder. Next (11:07) they discuss Jordan Poole’s poor play and why Moody isn't playing. Finally (21:26) we take your calls.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Dr. Nirav PandyaProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy are joined by The Ringer’s Wos Lambre to discuss how the Warriors should feel after a beat down in Milwaukee. Later (5:17) they analyze the Warriors’ achilles heels and their toughest opponents in the west and league. (24:46) They discuss Jordan Poole's inconsistencies and the weird officiating. Finally (40:08) your calls.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Big WosProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy react to GSW’s big win over Boston and (12:26) Kuminga’s growing importance. Next (23:31) they discuss why Steph isn’t mentioned in MVP considerations. After that (28:47) they discuss the 6 game road trip. Finally (37:29) we take your calls!Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam is joined by Aaron Larsuel to discuss the Warriors rocky play and increasing possibility they need to make a trade. (4:45) What to do with Wiseman. (18:54) Thoughts on acquiring Jakob Poeltl. (26:11) Acquiring PJ Washington and finally (29:25) Utah Jazz players.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Aaron LarsuelProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy react to the Warriors heartbreaking loss in Utah. (7:35) Kuminga’s big moments. Later (31:48) we take your calls.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy recap the Warriors loss to the Pacers.Does this team feels like a play in team? (13:38) How good did Kuminga look? (25:12) Do the Warriors need to make a move? Later (28:22) we take your callsHost: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors back to back wins over the Rockets and Bulls. They discuss Wiggins' big night. (9:38) Are the Warriors shooting too many 3's? (18:22) What to make of Moody’s mins. Finally (31:07) a big week ahead.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy are joined by The Athletic’s Dave DuFour to discuss Warriors start to season and (7:55) what to make of the mediocre west.Next (23:48) they discuss Steph Curry as the goat and finally (31:44) they discuss what Warriors might need to do to compete with top of east.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Dave DuFourProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy debrief the positives and negatives from the Warriors’ loss to Dallas.(3:18) They also discuss Jonathan Kuminga’s progress and what’s wrong with Jordan Poole?(22:12) Later they examine Luka Doncic comparisons to Harden and LeBron and finally (34:31) your calls.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy recap the win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kuminga’s positive play and the Warriors rounding into form.Next (17:07) they discuss what has changed to make Warriors get hot. After that (26:19) they discuss potential trade options reported by Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report.Finally (41:22) we take your calls.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy discuss what's making the Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings successful. What are they doing that the Warriors aren't?(20:17) Would GSW young players have success on other teams?Finally (28:30) we take your questions.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy go over the Warriors bad loss in New Orleans.(15:05) Later they're joined by 95.7 The Game's Joe Shasky to talk about the Warriors and Giants battle to be the best show in San Francisco, what Golden State can do about their thin roster and more!Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Joe ShaskyProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam is joined by Dieter Kurtenbach of the Mercury News to discuss the Warriors win over the Houston Rockets.(1:24) Klay goes for 41 and finally gets back on track (15:01) however, the bench still has issues.Later (38:32) we take your calls.Host: Sam EsfandiariGuest: Dieter KurtenbachProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors win over the Knicks.What went right for Klay? Was this a return to Warriors basketball?Later (29:10) we take your calls.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy are joined by Mark Schindler to discuss Wiseman, Kuminga and Moody.(1:53) What should the Warriors do with them? How do they fix the bench? (15:20) Do they need to make a trade?Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Mark SchindlerProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors frustrating loss to the Phoenix Suns despite Steph scoring 50.What to do about Klay and Poole's struggles, the roster and more.Later (32:27) we take the goon's calls.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Aaron discuss Jordan Poole's big game against San Antonio, (13:57) should Klay be moved to the bench?(18:35) Next they discuss the second unit.(33:39) Finally they discuss Kuminga and Wiseman to the G-League.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Aaron LarsuelProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy react to the Warriors' win over Cleveland and another amazing Steph Curry performance.Next (15:09) they are joined by Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez of The Chase Down podcast to discuss GSW v. CLE.Finally (43:27) we take calls from the goons.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Justin Rowan and Carter RodriguezProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors desperate win over Sacramento.Next (3:50) how the two timeline plan is wasting Curry's prime years, their take on Kuminga and Wiseman's showing so far and finally (32:55) how they would re-draft 2020.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy are joined by Anthony Slater of The Athletic to discuss the 3-7 Warriors.(1:54) How panicked should fans be? (7:12) Thoughts on how the Wiseman/Kuminga experience is going. (17:19) Do the Warriors have enough depth? + More!Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Anthony SlaterProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam, Andy and Aaron try not to panic after the Warriors' fourth straight loss,They talk unearned minutes, the contrast between starters and the bench, Wiseman, what's going on with Kuminga and this championship hangover.Later (35:38) we take your calls.Host: Sam Esfandiari, Andy Liu and Aaron LarsuelProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors loss to the Miami Heat.Should we expect more from starters? How concerned are you of the bench?Later (25:01), we take your calls.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors disappointing games in Charlotte and Detroit.(2:25) Is it the two timelines or are they currently just sucking? What else can they do to get back on track?Later (27:58) we are joined by Mike Prada to discuss his new book Spaced Out, on how the NBA has changed.You can order Spaced Out here: https://www.amazon.com/Spaced-Out-Three-Point-Revolution-Everything/dp/1629378860Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Mike PradaProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy discuss Warriors vs Heat.The iconic Steph Curry. How consistent Andrew Wiggins has been, Draymond's play and more!Later (34:52) the goons.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy discuss Klay's ejection and overall frustrations.Next we discuss the defensive woes. Finally (23:07) we take your calls.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy discuss gatekeeping in Bay Area sports media.Next (6:15) they discuss Kings game and challenges of 2 timelines.Later (22:04) they discuss Steph and Wiggins' awesome early season play.Finally (37:14) the goons!Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy react to the NBA openers with our takes on who's real and who's not.Later (13:58) we are joined by Grant Cohn to discuss the 49ers trade for Christian McCaffrey.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Grant CohnProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Aaron discuss the Warriors win over the Lakers on Ring Night.How deep are the Warriors? + More!Later (18:47) we take calls from the goons.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Aaron LarsuelProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy are joined by Vignesh Venkataraman of GSW Fast Break Blog to discuss the upcoming Warriors season. Is this the deepest team they've had? What are your expectations from the kids?Later (16:46) we have the goons join us and tell us all their bold hot takes for the season.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Vignesh VenkataramanProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy discuss Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins contract extensions on Youtube Live. Is this the deepest Warriors team? How will the young players fit into all this? Later (33:10) Marcus Thompson of The Athletic joins us to discuss Draymond not getting an extension and what it means. His outlook on the Warriors season and their bold takes for 2022/23.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Marcus ThompsonProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy are joined by Coach Nick of BBALLBREAKDOWN to discuss Draymond's return and any lasting impact. Next (10:45) they discuss why Coach Nick believes Wiseman will be better than Evan Mobley. Finally (22:24) they discuss why Coach Nick believes GSW may be most improved team in NBA + some Moody, Donte and Kuminga thoughts.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Coach NickProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy break down the other Western Conference contenders and what would need to happen for them to dethrone the Warriors.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy react to Draymond's apology and the Lakers game.Was Draymond sincere and how this will effect the upcoming season.Later they discuss how Jonathan Kuminga and James Wiseman have progressed through the preseason.Subscribe to Premium 2.0!Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy are joined by KRON 4's Jason Dumas to discuss Warriors response to Draymond punching Poole. What was Steph, Kerr and Bob Myers message? (18:07) Will this effect their season? Later (24:55) they discuss Klay being held out of practice and why.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Jason DumasProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy discuss Draymond Green and Jordan Poole's practice altercation. Cause for concern? Why even leak it? Later (23:55) we take your calls.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors two games in Japan. (7:35) Impressions of Wiseman and Kuminga. (18:39) Impressions of Moody and Donte. (27:04) Later they are joined by friend, Andrew Sharp to discuss Tyler Herro's contract extension and what it means for Jordan Poole. (44:02) Also where Sharp has the Warriors in title contention.Subscribe to Premium 2.0: https://www.patreon.com/LightYearsHost: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Andrew SharpProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy discuss the ESPN stat based projections. Later (9:45) they discuss things they want to see from the Warriors in preseason.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy host a live show on Playback and discuss if the Warriors are better than last year.Next (13:02) they discuss which team in the west will miss the playoffs.Finally (26:55) they take your calls.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy discuss Media Day. Is this the most confident the Warriors have been? (14:28) Draymond's contract extension. (27:44) Giannis comments on Steph and More!Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy react to Steve Kerr and Bob Myers talking to media. (4:13) How are contract extensions coming? (11:15) How will the rotation shake out? (24:04) And finally our thoughts on Klay, Steph and Andre.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy discuss the new NBA season approaching.Later (13:40) they discuss player rankings, who will exceed their ranking and share their personal player rankings for the 2022-2023 season.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy discuss Trey Lance's unfortunate injury and the plight of the 49ers. Later they discuss potential contract extensions for Wiggins (16:20), Draymond (28:32) and Poole (37:18). What are the right numbers? Who will have more suitors? + More!Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy discuss their feelings rewatching Klay’s 60 point game versus Indiana. What are they hoping for this year?Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam is joined by Aaron to discuss a lame opening weekend of football for the Bay area. Next (13:30) They discuss Andre Iguodala's decision, will he or won't he return? Does it matter? Finally (29:18) they discuss final roster spots? Who do they want to make it?Host: Sam EsfandiariGuest: Aaron LarsuelProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam is joined by the boys from the Candlestick Chronicles to discuss Niners season, similarities and differences with the Warriors and all things Bay Area football.Host: Sam EsfandiariGuest: Chris Biderman and Kyle MadsonProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy re-live the birth of Game 6 Klay in the 2016 Western Conference Finals.(13:52) Then the pair assess the list of players Golden State invited to workouts this week with just a few weeks remaining until camp begins.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy discuss three reasons why the Warriors will repeat and (24:55) three reasons why they might not.Join Light Years Run Your Pool NFL Survivor Pool: https://www.runyourpool.com/p/j/3bda93eb255a481281d55a6da46f2fcbMake sure to join us Wednesday for the Light Years Warriors Rewatch on Playback: https://www.getplayback.com/room/light-yearsHost: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy react to the rewatch of the 2016 GSW v. OKC regular season game aka the "Double Bang" game.They discuss Steph's iconic performance and how much the Warriors have evolved since then. Later (17:47) they take listener calls.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy discuss their Survivor Pool, Jonathan Kuminga with the national team, and rewatches. Next (19:23) they discuss Vegas odds. Should Boston be the favorite? Are the Clippers the biggest western conference contenders? Sleepers and more!Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy react to the rewatch of the 2019 Western Conference Semifinals Warriors v. Rockets Game 6. What has changed with spacing? Can Klay get back to that level? What is different with Steph?Later (21:40) they discuss trade rumors and more.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.