Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

Latest Episodes:

The Last Month, The Last Week and Steph Better. May 09, 2021

Show notes

Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors last month where they had an 11-5 record.

What changed, what's working and Is it sustainable into the future? They also touch on the reported Jordan Bell signing.

Later (28:45) the guys discuss the last week of season and play-in/playoff machinations.

Host: Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari

Producer: Tim Angan

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Steph Better, Play-In option, Damion Lee and Kerr's Reflection May 07, 2021

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Sam and Andy discuss Warriors win over OKC, Steph as the best player in NBA, (7:22) the play in scenarios and Damion Lee's bad luck.

Later we discuss (24:40) Kerr's reflections in Marcus Thompson's article and juxtaposing Pacers coaching situation.

Host: Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari

Producer: Tim Angan

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Pelicans Post-Game Pt. 2 May 05, 2021

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Sam and Andy react to Warriors loss to Pelicans.

Why did the Warriors run out of gas? Is the roster too thin? Later we take your calls (11:25) and are joined by The Athletic's Dave DuFour (20:40) and many others.

Host: Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari

Guest: Dave DuFour

Producer: Tim Angan

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Pelicans Post-Game via Locker Room May 04, 2021

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Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors best win of the season, Draymond/Steph's leadership and Standings watch.

Later (10:05) host of Temple of Hoop, Jason Maples joins us to discuss what's up with the Pelicans and his thoughts on the Warriors in play-in playoffs. Finally we take your listener questions (23:00)

Host: Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari

Guest: Jason Maples

Producer: Tim Angan

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Steph's Season, Warriors Direction and BubbleBall with Ben Golliver May 02, 2021

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The Washington Post's Ben Golliver joins Sam and Andy to discuss all things Warriors.

His initial tour of Chase Center, thoughts on Steph Curry's season, Klay Thompson's return and the Brooklyn Nets (9:35)

Later they discuss what stars GSW could make a move for (27:05) and the Pelicans games. Finally we discuss Ben's new book "BubbleBall" (1:01:17), releasing Tuesday May 4th.

Host: Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari

Guest: Ben Golliver

Producer: Tim Angan

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Bad Day for Warriors, Good Day for the Niners-Wolves Post Game Apr 30, 2021

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Sam and Andy briefly discuss the Niners drafting Trey Lance, (10:55)the Warriors embarrassing loss to Minnesota and (23:40)listener questions.

Do the Warriors want to play for Steve? Coaching v. Front Office? Lack of Rebounding, how soft Warriors are inside? Are they lacking effort?

Host: Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari

Producer: Tim Angan

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Mavericks Post Game Apr 28, 2021

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Sam is joined by Aaron Larsuel to discuss the Warriors frustrating loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Who's to blame for this fiasco? Where do their playoff lives lie now?

And of course your calls and questions (19:20)

Host: Sam Esfandiari

Guest: Aaron Larsuel

Producer: Tim Angan

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Steph Curry's Art v. Award and Which playoff teams do GSW match up best against? Apr 25, 2021

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Sam and Andy are joined by The Athletic's Marcus Thompson to discuss Steph Curry's season, Art v. Award, the pressure of trying to win now vs. developing, if they can make some playoff noise and what playoff teams GSW matches up best against.

Host: Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari

Guest: Marcus Thompson

Producer: Tim Angan

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Nuggets Post Game Apr 24, 2021

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Sam Esfandiari is joined by 95.7 TheGame’s Kyle Madson and later Temple of Hoop host Jason Maples to discuss the Warriors win over the Denver Nuggets and the direction they go from here.

Host: Sam Esfandiari

Guest: Kyle Madson, Jason Maples

Producer: Tim Angan

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Premium Teaser - Thoughts on Bradley Beal's fit v. talent, and Steph in the Olympics Apr 22, 2021

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A snippet of Light Years Premium. Sam and Andy discussing if they Warriors should go all in on Bradley Beal, talent v. fit etc. and question of who Steph can recruit with the Olympic team.

Subscribe to Premium: https://www.bluewirepods.com/podcast/light-years-a-golden-state-warriors-pod

Host: Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari

Producer: Tim Angan

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