Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

Sam and Aaron discuss building around Steph in 2024 and (34:55) if the Warriors should trade for Jarrett Allen? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Aaron Larsuel Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam is joined by The Athletic’s Dave DuFour to discuss Draymond v. Gobert. Next (14:37) they discuss who might be next Andrew Wiggins or Aaron Gordon: the next miscast former lottery pick who might do well with a change of scenery/role. Finally (24:01) Dave opines on what GSW needs to do with Kuminga. Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Dave DuFour Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy go live after Thunder/Mavs and discuss playoff observations. Next (17:49) we discuss Warriors not having a pick. Are we mad or ok with it? Finally (29:05) we discuss Brandon Ingram rumors and if he fits GSW. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy are joined by RealGM, Dunc’d On and The Athletic’s Danny Leroux to discuss Warriors FA options. How does the 2nd apron work? (6:50) Can they trade Chris Paul’s contract? Later (20:52) they discuss what Danny would do with Klay’s impending free agency and (38:47) his favorite mid level options. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Danny Leroux Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy discuss the second round matchups and Wolves/Thunder envy. (17:29) They discuss Klay rumors with Orlando and (26:10) Paul George rumors. Finally (38:20) they take your free agency calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam is joined by Mo Mooncey of Hoop Genius podcast to discuss if this is the dawn of a new era in NBA with Anthony Edwards? What would Mo do with Moody and Kuminga? (19:13) Does he like Ingram, Lauri or any of older FAs for GSW? (27:50) and what to do with Klay? Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Mo Mooncey Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy discuss if there's a real possibility of a KD-Warriors reunion. Would they want it? How good would GSW be? (17:08) What else would they need to put around the team? (29:14) Later they discuss the upcoming Wolves/Nuggets series. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy and Sam discuss the Golden State Warriors chances at reuniting with Kevin Durant, trading for Brandon Ingram, or teaming up Stephen Curry and (20:14) LeBron James for their farewell tour. Then (stamp) they take goon calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam is joined by Jason Dumas of KRON 4 to discuss where the Warriors stand in the West. How big an acquisition do they need? (16:39) They discuss player development and (24:36) the playoffs as a whole, who we like/dislike and IF Lebron to the Warriors has real legs. Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Jason Dumas Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy react to the Warriors-less Playoffs. What’s it like seeing playoffs dominated by players from 2020 and 2021 draft? (16:35) Is small ball dead. (20:07) Why Spoelstra is so much better than every other coach. (27:28) Does depth matter as much as top 5 fit Are Warriors more than 1 player away? And more! Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy are joined by the House of Strauss' Ethan Strauss to discuss where the Warriors go from here. Can they even get back into contention? If so, how do they? (34:18) They discuss the inevitability of the current Nuggets v. 2017 Warriors. Finally (46:12) they discuss what to do with Klay. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Ethan Strauss Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy react to Mike Dunleavy’s end of season press conference. Next (14:47) they discuss who they are rooting for to win (or lose) in the playoffs. Finally (22:50) your calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy have a Warriors season post mortem after a play-in loss to the Kings. Was this the last time we see the core 3 play together? Later they discuss the second timeline dilemma and if the dynasty put them behind the curve. Next (16:06) they take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy discuss Warriors v. Kings Play-in game. Is this the same match up as before? How have teams changed? Later (17:06) they discuss who might start. Finally (27:54) they discuss what they want to see from the vets and youth. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam is joined by Tommy and Justin after the conclusion of the regular season. First they discuss how the play-in seeding shakes out. Then (11:20) they talk overall takeaways from the regular season and what would make the postseason a success for GSW. Finally (36:45) they take calls from the goons including top 3 warrior villains and best match ups. Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Tommy Gunn and Justin Grant Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Viggy react to the Warriors loss to the Pelicans and what it means for the Play-In. They discuss the fine margin for error the Warriors play with and if Kerr is able to make the right adjustments in those margins. (15:32) Then they discuss what to make of Kuminga and GP2 not playing and (19:22) take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Vignesh Venkataraman Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Aaron recap an ugly, but productive win for the Warriors in Portland. First they discuss what the win means for the play-in picture and how the other teams are looking. Then (9:26) they discuss low energy performances, who Kerr would go to in the playoffs and finally (25:29) take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Aaron Larsuel Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy discuss the We Believe vibes of this Warrior team after the victory over the Lakers. How in are you? Later (19:34) we take your calls Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors win against Utah. First they look at the Warriors expectations out of the play-in and ask why the official account is celebrating a 10 seed. Then (19:35) they discuss where Kuminga should improve most. Finally, (27:33) they compare Steph Curry and Caitlin Clark discourse and take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors sixth straight win. Trayce Jackson-Davis is making GSW look very Warriors-y. (19:57) Plus, what the Warriors do when Kuminga returns. (31:06) Can the Warriors make playoff noise? Finally, they take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices