Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

Latest Episodes:

G League Bubble and Draft Prospect Talk with Jonathan Wasserman Feb 08, 2021

Show notes

Sam and Andy are joined by Jonathan Wasserman to discuss the upcoming G League bubble and what the Warriors might do with the Wolves pick if it conveys, who the Warriors prefer among Jonathan Kuminga, Jalen Green, or Jalen Suggs and the players they might like if the pick convey's between 6 and 10. Later they discuss if the Warrior regret passing on LaMelo Ball and how good the Warriors are at scouting.

Host: Andy Liu & Sam Esfandiari

Guest: Jonathan Wasserman

Producer: Tim Angan

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A Wasted Masterpiece and Where are the Warriors? Feb 07, 2021

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Sam Esfandiari is joined by Aaron Larsuel to discuss the Warriors frustrating loss to Mavericks. The brilliance of Steph Curry and whether he should've played more minutes, if the Warriors are more interested in being an offensive or a defensive team, how much they need from Draymond, what we should expect from Oubre and Wiggins and how Wiseman fits with Draymond going forward.

Host: Andy Liu & Sam Esfandiari

Guest: Aaron Larsuel

Producer: Tim Angan

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NELLIE BALL IS BACK! Feb 05, 2021

Show notes

Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors destroying Dallas with small ball. A peak Draymond at 5 performance and how that makes us feel about the Wiseman pick.

Later they're joined by the Stepback Mavs Podcast to discuss how much a mess the Mavs are, thoughts on the game in detail, outsider opinions on Steph Curry and James Wiseman and what is going on with Kristaps Porzingis.

Host: Andy Liu & Sam Esfandiari

Guest: Dalton Trigg, Matt Galatzan

Producer: Tim Angan

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Losing to the Celtics Feb 03, 2021

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Sam and Andy react to the Warriors-Celtics game, the frustrations with Kelly Oubre, how special Steph is, how we feel about Draymond's game and how roster building led to the loss and Steph's future.

Host: Andy Liu & Sam Esfandiari

Producer: Tim Angan

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The Warriors Quarterly Report with Dave DuFour Jan 31, 2021

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Sam and Andy are joined by the Daily Ding's Dave DuFour to discuss Rodney McGruder-gate and what really motivates the criticism of Klay and Draymond's comments. Later they discuss the Warriors thru 20 games, if they are where we expected, where they are headed, Wiseman's development, the trade deadline and whether the Warriors are aggressive or conservative with trades/roster moves.

Host: Andy Liu & Sam Esfandiari

Guest: Dave DuFour

Producer: Tim Angan

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Frustrations in Phoenix and Trade Rumors Jan 29, 2021

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Sam and Andy discuss the frustrating loss to Phoenix, the confusing offense and what they're trying to do with Oubre and Draymond. Later they discuss the recent trade rumors, Oubre for Lonzo Ball and the Bradley Beal sweepstakes.

Host: Andy Liu & Sam Esfandiari

Producer: Tim Angan

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State of the team, Trade talk and Mailbag questions with Bonta Hill Jan 27, 2021

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Sam and Andy are joined by NBCSN Bay Area's Bonta Hill. They discuss Warrior fan expectations, similarities between Steve Kerr and Kyle Shanahan, Wiseman moved to the bench, Oubre's lost role and potential trade. Later on, we answer listener questions such as: What would Bonta Hill do as a GM? What do the Warriors need to do to get Steph to sign an extension?

Host: Andy Liu & Sam Esfandiari

Guest: Bonta Hill

Producer: Tim Angan

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Stubbornness plagues GSW, Steph passes Reggie Miller, and the Wolves pick Jan 25, 2021

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Sam and Andy discuss the starting lineup woes and stubbornness contributing to it, whether the Warriors should make a lineup change and who is most at fault for this. Later on they discuss the Wolves pick, Steph passing Reggie Miller and answer some mailbag questions.

Host: Andy Liu & Sam Esfandiari

Producer: Tim Angan

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Terrible officiating, Starting lineup numbers and Wiseman's Development Jan 22, 2021

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Sam is joined by Aaron Larsuel to discuss the Warriors sub-par night vs the Knicks, poor officiating and the Draymond ejection. Later on, they dig into lineup data suggesting the starting 5 is a problem and what can potentially be done. Finally they discuss Wiseman's development and what to hope for from him for rest of season.

Host: Andy Liu & Sam Esfandiari

Guest: Aaron Larsuel

Producer: Tim Angan

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Best win of the season, Wiseman dunking and Kerr's starting lineup comments Jan 21, 2021

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Sam and Andy discuss Warriors win over the Spurs, Steph and Draymond setting the tone, Wiseman in the dunkers spot, and later they discuss Kerr's comments on the starting lineup and team development patterns.

Host: Andy Liu & Sam Esfandiari

Producer: Tim Angan

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