Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

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Light Years Listeners Episode: NBA Finals Game 4 Thoughts, Trading for Myles Turner & Draymond's Klutch-Ness Oct 07, 2020

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are reunited just in time for another edition of Light Years listeners joining the show to chime in on the happenings in the NBA and Warriors World.

The guys ask the loyal Light Years listeners joining the show the following questions:

What were your thoughts on Game 4 of the NBA Finals?
Do they like the hypothetical trade for Myles Turner involving the number two pick and Andrew Wiggins?
Does Draymond's newfound Klutch attitude bug you?

Buckle up, Light Years listeners - a ton of fun is had.

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Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari

Guests: @Option_Zero, @tgunn21, @MMekus18, @grtmnhn, @Looneystanacct, @Darryn1226

Producer: Ben Cruz

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Draymond Supports LeBron, Iguodala Returns to the Finals & Potential Trade Partners for the Pacers & Victor Oladipo Sep 29, 2020

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Saam Esfandiari is joined by guest co-host, Aaron Larsuel, of the official Lakers podcast (Andy is on vacation this week), to discuss a plethora of NBA items:

Stories from the "Great Time Out!" era
Draymond Green's Instagram response to fans having issues with him supporting LeBron James
Andre Iguodala's return to the NBA Finals
What teams out there might sell
Potential trade partners for the Indiana Pacers with reports surfacing that Victor Oladipo wants out
Answering your questions on the NBA Finals, the NBA Draft and the Warriors next season

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Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari

Guest: Aaron Larsuel

Producer: Ben Cruz

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How the Warriors Can Compete with the NBA's Current Final Four & Mailbag Time Sep 23, 2020

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari break down Lakers-Nuggets after Denver closed their series deficit to 2-1. The guys then discuss what the Warriors need to find to compete with the remaining four teams in the NBA playoffs before answering your mailbag questions.

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Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari

Producer: Ben Cruz

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TE1: George Kittle (2017-2020) Sep 22, 2020

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Fresh off an off-season workout, George Kittle joins the podcast to talk about his journey to the league's emerging superstar tight end. George reflects on his family’s athleticism, his father coaching of all his teams and how his size impacted his recruiting out of high school. At Iowa, they talk the stacked tight end room and how his offensive linemen mentality helped him thrive. Finally, the guys remember their head-to-head matchup in George’s first game in the NFL and how he'll chance to change the way the positioned is valued for years to come.

TE1 is presented by Chevy Silverado. This episode is also brought to you by Bud Light Seltzer.

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NOTE: This episode was recorded before Kittle signed his extension with the 49ers.

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Nuggets Tougher Than We Thought, Bob Myers' Keys to Playoff Success & Does Harden Have Enough Heart? Sep 14, 2020

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari discuss the Nuggets' surprising toughness (5:00), Bob Myers' thoughts on how to truly succeed in the playoffs (16:00) and wonder if James Harden has enough heart to win at the highest level (31:00).

They also talk overall takeaways from the bubble (37:00), Giannis meeting with Bucks management (44:00) and answer questions from the Light Years Discord channel (49:00).

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Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari

Producer: Ben Cruz

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Warriors' Draft Options with NBA Draft Expert, Sam Vecenie from The Athletic Sep 08, 2020

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by NBA Draft expert, Sam Vecenie, to discuss what Golden State plans to do with the number two pick, how James Wiseman potentially fits with the team and the Warriors' draft philosophy as a whole.

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Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari

Guest: Sam Vecenie

Producer: Ben Cruz

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Warriors as a Super Smallball Team, Bob Myers & Joe Lacob's Differing Philosophies & Marvin Bagley as a Trade Option? Sep 01, 2020

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari discuss the Golden State Warriors' chances of winning as a super smallball team next season, Bob Myers and Joe Lacob's differing team-building philosophies (are they trying to be the Celtics, Spurs or Lakers?), Marvin Bagley as a Warriors trade-down option, and react to yet another Houston Rockets meltdown.

And of course, they answer your Light Years Podcast mailbag questions!

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Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari

Producer: Ben Cruz

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Warriors and the Number Two Pick, Potential Trades with the 76ers & Other Offseason Targets Aug 24, 2020

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by NBA podcaster extraordinaire, Andrew Sharp, to talk the Warriors' number two pick in the NBA Draft, potentially trade options with the 76ers, other possible offseason targets and of course, the NBA Bubble.

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Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari

Guest: Andrew Sharp

Producer: Ben Cruz

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Light Years Live Post-Draft Show Snippet (feat. The Athletic's Marcus Thompson II) Aug 21, 2020

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari went live right after the NBA Draft lottery to discuss the Warriors landing the number two overall pick. They welcome The Athletic's Marcus Thompson II to break down potential picks and options the Warriors have now that they know the exact spot where they will be picking.

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Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari

Guest: Marcus Thompson II

Producer: Ben Cruz

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The Point Is to Win, Not to Put Up Numbers (Warriors' Draft Strategy, The Draft Lottery & Bubble Talk) Aug 18, 2020

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari talk the Warriors' draft strategy, the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery, give their thoughts on the bubble games thus far and of course, answer your mailbag questions.

Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG and TheraOne for sponsoring the show!

Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari

Producer: Ben Cruz

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