Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

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Warriors Trade Targets + Game 7 Reactions May 20, 2024

Show notes

Sam and Andy discuss the conference semifinals and how Minnesota beating Denver put into perspective how impressive GSW’s run was.

(17:20) Then they discuss if the Warriors can find the right guy in the wrong situation this offseason. (38:49) Finally, they take calls from the goons.

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu

Producer: Tim Angan

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Should The Warriors Trade For Jarrett Allen? May 18, 2024

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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

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Gobert v. Draymond and Who Might Be The Next Wiggins? May 16, 2024

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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

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Warriors Lose Draft Lotto May 14, 2024

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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

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Free Agency and 2nd Apron Talk with Danny Leroux May 10, 2024

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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

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Second Round Matchups and Klay Rumors May 08, 2024

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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

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Dawn of a New Era? with Hoop Genius May 06, 2024

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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

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KD Reunion?! May 03, 2024

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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

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LeBron, Ingram or KD to GSW? Warrior Trade Options. Who Says No?! May 01, 2024

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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

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Playoff Talk with Jason Dumas Apr 29, 2024

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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

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