Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

Sam and Andy discuss rewatching Boston v. GSW Game 4 and future re-watches. Later (11:35) they discuss The Volumes top 5 players list. How do we feel about Steph v. Giannis? Finally (27:50) we discuss The Chronicles' article on James Wiseman.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 the schedule release.Later (28:16) Andy joins the show and 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 react to Schedule Leaks for the Warriors opening night and Christmas day opponents. Later (17:56) they are joined by Akash Anavarathan from Niners Nation to discuss the 49ers, similarities with Warriors, expectations and more.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Akash AnavarathanProducer: 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 when we knew the Warriors were title contenders last season, key games and moments.Later (33:41) 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 Curry Camp, Mike James one dimension comments and what makes Steph special. Later (19:35) they discuss Bob McKillop's fiery speech and (24:58) if Warriors can use this same energy with integrating Kuminga and Wiseman. Finally (42:20) they discuss New Media's comments on Kuzma/Ingram.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 on Spotify Live discussing Tom Brady turning 45. Can Steph age like Brady? What would GSW need to do to facilitate this? Later (26:30) 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 are joined by Steve Berman of The Athletic to discuss the Giants and Warriors competition over eye balls and what drives Bay Area consumers. Later (22:43) we discuss the evolution of blogmosphere to social mediaHost: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Steve BermanProducer: 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 extensions on Spotify Live Happy Hour.Can they keep all their players? What to make of Draymond contract reports? + More!Later (33:08) 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 Daman Rangoola to discuss Joe Lacob's infamous quotes on the luxury tax. Is the tax unfair? What was Joe's angle? How do we feel about it? (21:11) How do we think this will affect the next CBA? Later (34:28) what NBA teams are we excited to watch next season?Host: Sam EsfandiariGuest: Daman RangoolaProducer: 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 Any discuss the Warriors signing JaMychal Green. Next (13:11) Andrew Bogut joins the guys to discuss James Wiseman and the challenges for a talented young big being integrated into an already good team. Later (27:23) they discuss Steph Curry in the NBA Finals and banter on NBA lists and what not.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Andrew BogutProducer: 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 touch on the final summer league game and if Mac McClung will make the roster (two way?!). Then (7:06) are joined by Shayna Rubin of the Mercury News to discuss Jama Mahlalela's ascension up the bench and Warriors future. Finally (19:18) they hit on summer league impressions of Wiseman, Kuminga and more!Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Shayna RubinProducer: 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 recap Warriors Summer League. How did we feel about Wiseman and Kuminga?Later (30:53) we take your calls!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.

Andy and Sam return together to discuss Warriors-Celtics summer league Finals rematch, Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody and James Wiseman’s ceiling, their outlook for next season, and 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.

Andy and Ben discuss James Wiseman's Summer League debut, the Jonathan Kuminga Show and their upside and role next season.Later (22:48) we take your calls.Host: Andy Liu and Ben CruzProducer: 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 Ethan Strauss at summer League to discuss the challenge of scouting/developing bigs, Lacob speaking it into existence and more.Later (23:28) Daman Rangoola joins to juxtapose GSW leadership to Laker leadership.Finally (35:38) Kirk Henderson and Andrew Sharp chime in on their views on organizations, talent and takes.Host: Sam EsfandiariGuest: Ethan Strauss, Daman Rangoola, Kirk Henderson, 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 take your mailbag q's on summer league, free agency and more! What is our expectations for Wiseman, Kuminga and Moody? Are we worried about lack of vets on the roster? Is there anyone else we're looking out for? + 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 Warrior Free Agency on Spotify Live.What do we think of GP2 And Otto? Retaining Looney? Signing Donte DiVincenzo.Later (23:08) 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 to recap day 1 of free agency. What’s going on with KD?! Will the Warrior keep Looney and GP?!Later (27:05) we take your questions.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 and Andy react to Draymond's comments re: 2016.Later (10:25) they are joined by salary cap expert Danny Leroux to break down free agency of Kevon Looney, GP2, Otto Porter and more. Also, is there anyone out there GSW might pursue?Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Danny LerouxProducer: 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.

The Athletic's Marcus Thompson joins Andy and Sam to talk all things Warriors. Patrick Baldwin Jr, Ryan Rollins and why they remind us of the Jordan Bell days of the Peak Warriors drafts. Will they keep Looney, GP2, and Otto? Favorite moments of the season, Andrew Wiggins' all-time run, and of course, Steph Curry's best postseason run ever and where he ranks in NBA history. 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 discuss the Warriors picking Patrick Baldwin and Ryan Rollins.Later (17:05) we take listeners calls on Spotify Live.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 Championship Parade. Later (14:16) we are joined by Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer to discuss comparisons between this Warriors team and the Tom Brady's Patriots and final feelings on the 2021/22 Warriors. Finally (32:58) we talk NBA draft. Who should the Warriors target? Upside or Floor? etc.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Kevin O'ConnorProducer: 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 celebrate the Warriors winning the championship on Spotify Live.They discuss what this title means for the Core 3 and much 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 preview Game 6 and talk about the Core 3's decade together.(9:36) We discuss keys to the game and (18:20) pick our X-factor for tonight.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 Game 5 win over Boston on Spotify Live. Two Way Wiggs performance! Being one game away from finals! Later (24:10) 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 is joined by Vignesh from GSW Fast Break Blog to discuss Game 5. (2:57) Does Boston change their strategy on GSW? (9:45) Do other Warriors get going?Host: Sam EsfandiariGuest: 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 the Warriors big Game 4 win. The GOAT performance from Steph. Later (20:55) 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 preview GSW/Boston Game 4. (2:05) How will Steph's leg react? (4:22) What adjustments do we want to see on offense/defense? (6:25) What do we need from Draymond + 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 the Warriors loss to Boston in Game 3 on Spotify Live. Later (18:28) 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 Warriors v Celtics Game 3. (2:40) How we feel about Celtics statements re: Draymond. Do we think it will effect game? (14:15) What are key strategic points for Game 3.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 and Andy discuss Warriors win over Boston in Game 2. Who mattered? How big was Draymond? Steph? Later (32:07) 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 is joined by Aaron Larsuel to preview Game 2. (3:25) Do they Warriors need to make changes to their defensive strategy? (11:02) How does Jordan Poole get going? Klay/Draymond roles + More!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 and Andy react to the Warriors Game 1 loss to the Celtics on Spotify Live.Was it poor GSW defense, or just hot shooting from Boston?Later (15:04) 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 FS1's Nick Wright to discuss his feelings towards the Warriors. The initial annoyance, the growing admiration etc. (26:49) How we contextualize Steph v. more physically gifted players? Later (40:46) we get Nick's pick for the NBA finals.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Nick WrightProducer: 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.

After the Celtics Game 7 win over Miami, Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors facing the Boston Celtics in the NBA finals.What worries us? What excites us? + More.Later (28:02) 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 making the finals after Game 5 on Spotify Live.Later (25:14) 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 going back to the finals. We discuss Steph Curry's journey to get Warriors here. (9:28) Klay's Journey (13:57) Draymond Green's leadership. (19:25) Steve Kerr's evolution and finally (23:27) the importance of Looney, Poole and Wiggins. All that plus 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 the Warriors disappointing loss in Game 4. How did we feel about young players? What do they need to do in Game 5? Later (13:11) 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 big win over the Mavericks. Wiggins' key performance. Steph's continued brilliance and all things GSW. Later (27:09) 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 come from behind win in Game 2 versus the Dallas Mavericks.How Looney was the key, Steph as Brady + More! Later (21:18) 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 win over the Mavericks.How did they guard Luka? Etc. Later (24:44) 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 Mavs Moneyball's Kirk Henderson to discuss all things Warriors/Mavs. (11:19) How do they guard each other and more!Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Kirk HendersonProducer: 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 have fun with the Suns loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Later (6:10) they discuss the Warriors match up with the Mavs. (7:05) Who guards Luka? How do they attack Luka? Keys to the series 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 discuss the Warriors big Game 6 win over the Grizzlies. We discuss Game 6 Klay, Wiggins big moments, Looney on the glass and more. Later (23:04) we take your calls on Game 6 and who we want to see in the conference finals 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 discuss the Warriors embarrassing loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. How do you lose that badly? What needs to change? Later (16:20) 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 frustrating but resilient win over an undermanned Grizzlies squad. Steph coming up big at the end, Wiggs dependability, Otto and more! Later (25:04) we take your calls.Get 20% off at American-Giant.com with promo code: "Lightyears"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 Game 3 win over Memphis on Spotify Live.We discuss the Warriors historic offensive performance. React in live time to the fall out of Ja's injury, "broke the code" tweets and more. Later (20:04) 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 fall out of the Gary Payton II injury,(4:07) Who replaces GP2 in the rotation? (12:48) What should they do with Ja?(21:26) The offensive woes and finally (35:33) other playoff series thoughts.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 loss to Memphis on Spotify Live. Did the Warriors give that game away? How worried are we about not having GP2?Later (25:45) 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 big win over the Grizzlies to open the series. Was Draymond's ejection deserved? What about small lineup they closed with?Later (25:42) we take all 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.