Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

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2024-25 Warriors Season Preview Part 2 Oct 23, 2024

Show notes

For hour two of the season preview, Sam and Andy are joined by KRON 4’s Jason Dumas to project where the Warriors rank amongst the rest of the league. They discuss what an overachieving Warriors team could look like and more.

Later Tommy joins the to talk potential opening night starting lineups, Kuminga not signing an extension and if he can take another leap. Lastly they take calls from the goons, explore a potential Jimmy Butler trade and give their predictions for the season.

Host: Sam Esfandiari, Andy Liu, Tommy Gunn

Guest: Jason Dumas

Producer: Tim Angan

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2024-25 Warriors Season Preview Part 1 Oct 22, 2024

Show notes

Sam and Andy are joined by John Dickinson to preview the 24-25 Warriors Season. They discuss Kuminga not signing an extension, project who will be in the starting five opening night and a rapid fire segment of "Buy or Sell".

(32:04) Marcus Thompson joins the show. They discuss early preseason hype, the Warriors lowering expectations, Klay playing in Dallas and more!

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu

Guest: John Dickinson, Marcus Thompson

Producer: Tim Angan

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3 Things We Learned From Preseason and 3 Questions Which Remain Unanswered Oct 18, 2024

Show notes

Sam and Andy discuss things they learned during the preseason including (8:26) Steve Kerr reinventing himself and Moses Moody taking a leap.

(20:36) Later they discuss three unanswered questions including wing rotations, (24:13) who’s the second option outside of Steph and (26:40) will Kuminga be able to play at the 3?

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu

Producer: Tim Angan

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Warriors v. Lakers Preseason Post Game Oct 16, 2024

Show notes

Sam and Tommy react to the Warriors still being undefeated in the preseason and discuss Moses Moody being one of the biggest stand outs. (20:32) They discuss reports of the coaching staff questioning if Kuminga is equipped to play at small forward.

(35:45) Later they predict who Kerr will start in the final preseason game.

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn

Producer: Tim Angan

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Warriors v. Pistons Preseason Reaction Oct 14, 2024

Show notes

Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors establishing an identity during this preseason. Are we buying them as an elite 3pt shooting team? (16:35) They discuss the young guys, Podz as the backup point guard, (22:38) Kuminga (29:03) and Moses Moody.

Lastly they discuss (31:08) Andrew Wiggins coming back to play the final two preseason games.

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu

Producer: Tim Angan

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Warriors Lineup Battles and Other Preseason Thoughts Oct 12, 2024

Show notes

Sam and Andy discuss the new look Warriors and possible lineup combinations. (4:02) Can this team be elite defensively? (11:49) Why are they taking so many threes?

(24:22) Which team you think will be worse than everyone thinks and (36:23) team you think will be better than everyone thinks.

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu

Producer: Tim Angan

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Warriors v. Kings Preseason Live React Oct 10, 2024

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Sam and Tommy react to the Warriors second preseason game versus the Kings. They discuss the team's emphasis on shooting more 3's and project possible starting lineups. (16:42) Later they discuss Steph's comments on Klay.

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn

Producer: Tim Angan

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Warriors v. Clippers First Preseason Game Oct 06, 2024

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Sam and Andy react to the Warriors first preseason game versus the Clippers, they discuss Kerr experimenting with a Kuminga, Draymond, TJD starting front court lineup and (13:29) De'Anthony Melton being a perfect fit.

(19:56) They discuss the offensive struggles and if its preseason rust or something more concerning? (27:44) Lastly they discuss Moses Moody continuing to get the short end of the stick.

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu

Producer: Tim Angan

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Hawaii Warriors Preview Oct 03, 2024

Show notes

Sam is joined by Tommy Gunn to preview the Warriors preseason in Hawaii. They discuss who'll start at shooting guard, Draymond starting at center and the effects of not having a stretch 5. (26:20) Later they discuss three point shooting in the post Klay era.

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn

Producer: Tim Angan

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Warriors Media Day Oct 01, 2024

Show notes

Sam and Andy discuss the subdued Warriors media day. (6:36) They talk about how weird it was without Klay Thompson, (10:30) the players emphasis on shooting, and (17:16) how the team can “evolve.”

Later (30:32) Tommy joins, they discuss who will be second leading scorer and take calls from the goons.

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu

Guest: Tommy Gunn

Producer: Tim Angan

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