Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

Sam and Andy discuss Steph Curry being out until the playoffs on Spotify Greenroom. Does this effect their playoff seeding? How will they get ready for the playoffs? Later (18:16) 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 moral victory L to the Phoenix Suns.They discuss Jordan Poole’s superstardom and role as closer, Draymond’s resurgence, Klay’s struggle and whether they're worried about the Suns in a postseason matchup.Later (22:40) 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 are joined by The Athletic's Marcus Thompson.How worried are you about the Warriors? Are you more concerned about Steph or Dray? Who would you rather play first, Memphis or Phoenix? First round match up fears and more.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 is joined by GSW Fast Break’s Vignesh Venkataraman to discuss the Warriors loss to the Washington Wizards and the recent free fall.How worried are they about Draymond? What can the Warriors do?Later (22:54) we take your calls.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 Jordan Poole's recent stretch. How good can he be? Who starts when Steph comes back? Later (23:32) they discuss Kuminga's growth and where he might factor in going forward. Finally (32:03) they discuss Draymond's recent comments about LeBron James.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 Orlando. Why are the Warriors in a rut? Is it coaching? Leadership? Later (27:54) we take your questions on Moses Moody, Jonathan Kuminga 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 Warriors bizarre loss to the San Antonio Spurs. How much was on the refs, positives, negatives and what we think of Jordan Poole’s ceiling.Later (23:57) we take your calls and discuss the latest update 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 Andy are joined by Dr. Nirav Pandya to discuss the nature of Steph's injury. How long should we expect him to be out? Is their optimism? When will Steph start ramping up? Later (13:08) Sam and Andy discuss the path over final 12 games. Where will Warriors end in standings? Are their match ups to avoid? Who is the most important Warrior for this final stretch?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 discuss the Warriors game v. the Boston Celtics. Was Marcus Smart's play on Steph dirty? Do the Warriors have enough offense? How concerned are we about Steph's health? Later (23:38) 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 return of Draymond Green and the Warriors Core 3 being finally reunited against the Washington Wizards on the Spotify Greenroom, Stephen Curry's big 34th Birthday performance and more. Later (21:23) 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 v. Milwaukee, Klay's big game, defense on Steph and Poole's emergence as a starter. Later (25:34) they discuss Wiseman's G-League game at Chase Center, the positives, the negatives, the absurd. Finally (42:19) they get excited for Draymond's return!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 Warriors win over Denver. Steph's 3rd Q explosion, plus Jordan Poole and Kuminga's growing importance. Later (22:03) they take your calls on all things GSW + Wiseman's debut!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 discuss the impending return of Draymond and Wiseman, Warriors win over the Clippers and (17:43) the impressive play of Moody and Kuminga. What are their ceilings?They also discuss Poole and Klay and what Warriors should do rotation wise. Finally (33:30) they discuss Steph/Andre's comments on win now/develop now and Westbrook's booing.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 against the Lakers on Spotify Greenroom. Should they have made adjustments after LBJ got hot? Is everything just a waiting game for Draymond’s return? Later (21:03) we take your callHost: 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 Dallas. How do we contextualize the loss while knowing Draymond is missing?Later (20:08) 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 and Andy discuss the Warriors frustrating loss to the Timberwolves on Spotify Greenroom. What’s going on with Jordan Poole? etc. Later (23:47) 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 discuss the Warriors embarrassing loss to the Mavs.Later (22:14) they take your calls on Spotify Greenroom.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 first game post all star break against the Blazers, changes in the rotation, Stephen Curry and how he's been managing the team.Later (11:48) they take listener calls on Spotify Greenroom.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 Anthony Slater to discuss the return of Wiseman and Draymond from injury. What does that mean for the Warriors? Later (19:05) we discuss Slater's story on Klay Thompson and how he's played since his return. Finally (32:45) we discuss the final homestretch of the season.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 and Andy discuss Stephen Curry winning All-Star MVP and all things All-Star weekend.Later (26:38) we take your calls on Spotify Greenroom.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 into the All-Star break on Spotify Greenroom.Later (19:27) 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 first half, do they need a big off the buyout market?Later (24:36) we take your questions on the Spotify Greenroom app.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 back discussing Klay's big 4th Q v. the Lakers.Later (15:52) they discuss the Warriors defense without Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga's growing role (29:25) and finally the Lebron v. Steph rivarly (42:25).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 lose to the Knicks, the trade deadline and the James Harden/Ben Simmons trade.Later (19:15) they take listener calls and discuss whether the Warriors should make adjustments to the roster.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 95.7 The Game's Bonta Hill to discuss the Warriors season and their stretch run. Later (22:55) we discuss Kuminga's rookie year, Wiseman being cleared for contact and last (39:34) we discuss Shaq saying Lakers want to play Suns in Round 1,Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Bonta HillProducer: 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 Joe Viray of Golden State of Mind to discuss the Lakers threat level to the Warriors,(17:44) Should the Warriors make a trade at the deadline, (28:49) How the Warriors are playing so well without Draymond and more!Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Joe VirayProducer: 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 being an All-star and the Warriors win over the Sacramento Kings on Spotify Greenroom App. Later (16:21) 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 take your questions post GSW v. Spurs. How good are Moody and Kuminga? Should they play more in the rotation? The underrated impact of Lee and JTA. How high is Poole's upside 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 win over Houston and the Steph Curry Show. Later (25:28) 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 the Warriors win over Brooklyn, Steph's prolonged slump and (10:17) our thoughts on how the Warriors are defending so well without Draymond Green.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 Vignesh Venkataraman from the GSW Fast Break blog to discuss the Warriors win over the Wolves, (12:28) Andrew Wiggins becoming an All Star starter and more. Later (24:08) they take your calls.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 win over the Dallas Mavericks on the Spotify Greenroom app.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 Niners big win in Green Bay and what the NFL does different. Later (14:09) they are joined by The Athletic's Seth Partnow to discuss Steph's slump, what is it a function of and where do the Warriors rank in the west?Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Seth PartnowProducer: 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 frustrating loss to Indy.Later (15:40) 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 Detroit, Draymond’s injury concerns, Klay’s vintage play and Kuminga on the glass.Later (17:55) we take your calls and 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 Wos of The Ringer NBA Show to discuss the Niners win over Dallas and the Lakers struggles. Later (22:38) we discuss the Warriors season and how we feel about their chances to win a title.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Wosny LambreProducer: 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 Bucks and closing out first half 30-11. Where are they with this team? Later (11:55) they discuss Wiseman's reported arthroscopic knee surgery and what it means. Do the Warriors need to add another big man?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. The positives to take from the game, how Klay looked and more.Later (21:19) 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 Klay Thompson's return during the Warriors v. Cavaliers game. Later (25:18) we take your calls about Klay's return.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 the Mercury News' GSW Fastbreak blog to discuss the Warriors loss to the Pelicans. Next (17:10) they discuss Steph's struggles and why it might be happening?Finally (30:15) we discuss Klay's potential return on Sunday.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 is joined by Aaron Larsuel to discuss the Warriors v. Heat and how despite Steph’s struggles, this is a blessed season. Later (19:15) we discuss Wiggins' all-star candidacy and why the Warriors are the least fun team to play.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 the Warriors win over the Utah Jazz. Was this the best win of the season? Later (20:23) 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 cancelled game v. Denver, Draymond's comments and our New Years resolutions for GSW.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 veteran Bay Area columnist, Tim Kawakami, to discuss Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga, how he views the Warriors management, how he evaluates great sports organization from a mediocre one and how he's seen the Warriors evolve from 2014 till now. Later (32:50) Tim discussed what about the Warriors reminds him of his days covering the Kobe/Shaq Lakers.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Tim KawakamiProducer: 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 big win over the Suns on Christmas Day. Was this the game of the season? How special is Draymond Green? We also discuss Otto Porter, GP2 big moments and the growing potential of Jonathan Kuminga. Later (24:30) they discuss the Warriors rivalry with Chris Paul. Where does CP3 rank among this groups largest rivals? Finally (36:56) we discuss the Warriors growth as a player development franchise.Subscribe & RateHost: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim AnganVisit TickPick.com/LightYears to save $10 off your first purchase. 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 short-handed Warriors win over the Memphis Grizzlies, Steph Curry’s 46 point performance and Gary Payton II's big night/emerging impotence to the team. Later (16:52) we take your calls and give a very Light Years Happy Holidays send off.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 Sacramento Kings on Spotify Greenroom. How good is the Warriors depth? What’s up with Steph’s shooting? GP2, Damion Lee and more. Later (21:04) we take your calls on playoff rotations, 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 discuss Kuminga’s performance in Toronto, what they think of his present and future and overall take aways from the Warriors recent east coast road trip on the Spotify Greenroom app. Later (28:38) we take your calls on Kuminga, Damion Lee 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 are joined by Erik from GSW Reddit to discuss Klay Thompson's return post Christmas, how excited we are and what are expectations are. Later (25:53) they discuss James Wiseman's return, what they expect to see and more.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: GSW RedditProducer: 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 Steph Curry’s record breaking performance in Madison Square Garden.What it meant, what Steph means to the bay, to basketball etc. They also discuss the Knicks game and whether the Warriors should play Kuminga more? Later (23:49) we take all your calls on the Spotify Greenroom App.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.