Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

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Light Years is a dedicated to talking Golden State Warriors Basketball, the NBA, and everything else.

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Injury Updates/Timelines wi...

09.24.2021

Dr. Nirav Pandya joins Andy and Sam to discuss Klay (2:05) and Wiseman (8:58) injury recoveries. When should we expect them back on the court? What should we be watching for with regards to their recoveries? + More. Host: Sam ...

Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod episodes:

09.24.2021 Injury Updates/Timelines with Dr. Nirav Pandya Dr. Nirav Pandya joins Andy and Sam to discuss Klay (2:05) and Wiseman (8:58) injury recoveries. When should we expect them back on the court? What should we be watching for with regards to their recoveries? + More. Host: Sam ...
09.23.2021 Lacob's Fine and Wiggins Status Sam and Andy are back on the Green Room App to discuss Joe Lacob's tampering fine and Wiggins vaccination status. Later (17:42) they take your calls and questions. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about ...
09.20.2021 Things We Are Excited About For This Warriors Season Sam is joined by Aaron Larsuel to discuss the things we are excited about for this Warriors season. Klay's return (6:02), the new coaching hires (14:30), and more including a Gilbert Arenas rookie story (26:05) Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Aaron ...
09.16.2021 2021/22 Break Out Warrior Sam and Andy are back and discuss who will be the break out Warriors player in 2021/22. Later (14:22) they take your calls to hear who you think it will be. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan ...
09.13.2021 Warriors Offseason Tiers, Theories and Thoughts Sam and Andy are joined by The Athletic's Seth Partnow to discuss where the Warriors sit in the west, (19:20) his thoughts on the Ben Simmons trade rumors, (39:50) his player tier rankings and finally (54:20) which warrior legend he'd ...
09.09.2021 Warriors Vegas Win Total Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors Las Vegas win total of 48.5 wins. They make the case for GSW exceeding it (5:05) and the case against GSW getting to it (18:23) Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan ...
09.06.2021 Ben Simmons Trade Talk w/Jason Dumas Sam and Andy are joined by KRON4's Jason Dumas to discuss Ben Simmons trade rumors. How did it go south in Philadelpha? Would it be different in the Bay? Fit with Draymond and more! Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu ...
09.01.2021 Ben Simmons Trade Rumors + More Sam and Andy are back on the Spotify Green Room App to discuss Ben Simmons trade rumors. IS he worth it? Would he fit?! Later (21:50) we take your calls + are joined by Sheed from WarriorsWorld to discuss the ...
08.30.2021 Off-Season Kick Back w/Eddie Gonzalez Sam is joined by Eddie Gonzalez (@Bansky) to relive the rise of social media during the Warriors/Cavs rivalry. Can it even be re-created? Later (38:09) they discuss where the Warriors fit into the NBA landscape, who he would trade for ...
08.27.2021 Which Bay Team Wins The Next Title!? Sam is joined by Kyle Madson, host of Candlestick Chronicles to discuss which current Bay Area pro sports team is most likely to win a championship next. Later (33:55) your questions. Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Kyle Madson Producer: Tim Angan ...
08.26.2021 Klay Thompson Updates + Our Favorite Klay Moments Sam is joined by Aaron Larsuel on the Spotify Greenroom app to discuss the latest update on Klay Thompson targeting a Christmas day return as well as their personal favorite Klay moments. Later (20:50) they take listener calls to discuss ...
08.23.2021 Comparing GSW to Giants/A's + Thoughts on offseason/upcoming season With the backdrop of the Bay Bridge Series, Sam Esfandiari is joined by the Mercury New's Dieter Kurtenbach to discuss the Warriors front office in context of the San Francisco Giants and Oakland A's. Later they discuss their thoughts on ...
08.20.2021 Draymond/KD Interview + More Sam is joined by Aaron Larsuel on the Spotify Greenroom app to discuss the Draymond/KD Interview. Was it sincere? Why did it make so much noise? Did we learn anything new? Is there a double standard when players speak v. ...
08.18.2021 Summer League is Over + Schedule Sam and Andy discuss their trip to Vegas, impressions of Kuminga, Moody and Jessup. Later they discuss the early opening schedule release and (22:17) your calls/questions. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad ...
08.16.2021 Live from Summer League Sam is live from Vegas and joined by Aaron Larsuel to give their early impressions on Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody. Later they discuss the best case scenario for Wiseman and Kuminga, as well as role expectations for Jordan Poole. ...
08.14.2021 Light Years Live in Vegas Sam and Andy are live in Vegas from Summer League and are joined by former Light Years producer Ben Cruz to discuss their expectations for the Warriors rookies, as well as who they think will be the better player between ...
08.12.2021 Warriors First SL Win-Post Game Andy reacts to the Warriors first win in the Summer League and takes listener questions on Spotify Green Room. Host: Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
08.10.2021 GSW-Magic Post Game Sam and Andy react to Summer League Game 1 on Spotify Green Room. What did we think of Kuminga and Moody? Later (17:05) we take your calls on the game, trades, and more! Hosts: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: ...
08.09.2021 Vegas Summer League + Questions Sam and Andy discuss what they want to see from Kuminga and Moody at Las Vegas Summer League. Later (21:40) they take you questions. Fit questions? What Grade do you give Myers? Does Steph even want a co-star? What's the ...
08.07.2021 Andre Iguodala Returns + More Sam and Andy discuss Andre Iguodala's return to the Warriors on the Spotify Green Room App. What does it mean, what role will he have? Later (18:40) they take your questions. Do the Warriors need another guard or another big? ...
08.05.2021 Kuminga/Moody Debut + Paschall Traded Sam and Andy discuss Jonathan Kuminga (3:23) and Moses Moody's (15:14) debut at the California Classic vs. the Miami Heat. Later (27:43) they discuss Eric Paschall being traded and what the Warriors should look for to round out the last ...
08.04.2021 Steph re-signs, Warriors sign Otto Porter, Nemanja Bjelica and more! Sam and Andy discuss Steph signing a long term deal with GSW and what it means. Later (12:32) they discuss the Otto Porter and Nemanja Bjelica signings, and what they want GSW to do the remainder of free agency. Host: ...
08.02.2021 Goodbye Smiley, Joe Lacob quotes and Free Agency! Sam and Andy reflect upon the Alen Smailagic era, (9:04) Joe Lacob's quotes to The Athletic's Anthony Slater and finally Free Agency Targets (30:45) Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
07.30.2021 Kuminga, Moody and Free Agency Sam and Andy discuss the newest Golden State Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody. Can they help GSW next season? Are we surprised the Warriors did not make a trade? What are the Warriors doing? Later (20:50) we discuss some ...
07.29.2021 Night Before the Draft Sam is joined by Aaron Larsuel the night before the draft to discuss what might happen. Will there be more trades than usual? Why does Toronto hold the keys to the whole thing? Later (18:45) we discuss our favorite Warrior ...
07.28.2021 Less Than 48 Hours to the Draft Sam and Andy discuss Team USA's disappointing play and being less than 48 hours from the draft (1:40). What we think of Josh Giddey and Giddey v. Bouknight v. Kuminga. Later (24:11) your questions. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu ...
07.25.2021 Draft Talk with Sam Vecenie The Athletic's Sam Vecenie joins Sam and Andy to discuss all things draft. How likely are the Warriors to trade the picks? Kuminga or Bouknight? Moody or Giddey? Will Davion Mitchell be there at 14? Chris Duarte or Trey Murphy? ...
07.23.2021 Trade for Bradley Beal? Sam and Andy discuss the rumor that the Warriors core players want them to trade for Bradley Beal. Is he the right player? What will they do with the picks? Later (23:41) we take your questions. Host: Sam Esfandiari and ...
07.21.2021 Bucks Win The Title! + More! Sam and Andy discuss the Milwaukee Bucks championship, how it reminds them of the 2015 Warriors and how likable Giannis is. Later (19:29) we take your questions on if this changes how GSW builds their team, draft picks and Chris ...
07.19.2021 KD-Twitter beef + Draft/FA talk with Slater Sam and Andy discuss KD's twitter interaction with Warrior fans. Later (12:15) the guys discuss the NBA draft and free agency with The Athletic's Anthony Slater. What prospects the Warriors might like, who the Warriors might target in free agency ...
07.16.2021 Draft Workouts and #SuitSZN Sam Esfandiari is joined by Aaron Larsuel to discuss pre-draft work outs, smokescreens and all things Warriors. We discuss the work out process and who the Warriors brought in (Davion Mitchell, Moses Moody, Kai Jones and Jalen Johnson). Later (30:50) ...
07.14.2021 Trade Rumors, Team USA, Draft Q's and More! Sam and Andy discuss the Ben Simmons trade rumors, will Paul George be available in trades and our thoughts on Team USA's poor start. Later (32:12) we take your questions on trades targets, the draft and more! Host: Sam Esfandiari ...
07.12.2021 Draft Talk with Jonathan Wasserman Sam and Andy are joined by Bleacher Report's lead draft analyst, Jonathan Wasserman to discuss all things draft. Will Detroit trade out of #1? Who of the top 6 is most likely to fall? James Bouknight or Franz Wagner? Who ...
07.09.2021 New Coaching Hires and Steph Curry Quotes! Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors new coaching hires, Kenny Atkinson and Jama Mahlalela. What does this mean going forward? Later (16:55) they discuss Curry's comments at ACC Championship Golf Tournament. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan ...
07.08.2021 Siakam Trade Rumors and Draft Talk Sam and Andy discuss the recent Pascal Siakam trade rumors and Bleacher Report's latest mock draft. Later (28:35) we take your calls and questions via the GreenRoom App. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Music Provided by ...
07.04.2021 5 Year Anniversary of KD signing/Happy July 4th Sam and Andy reminisce on Kevin Durant signing with GSW on July 4, 2016. What were they doing when it happened? What did it signify? What were their favorite KD moments? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan ...
06.30.2021 Mock Draft Talk Sam and Andy discuss the recent mock draft's projection of Davion Mitchell to GSW. Later (16:34) we take your calls including friend of the show, Grant Liffman of Warriors Outsiders! Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Grant Liffman Producer: ...
06.28.2021 The Draft, Expectations and Direction Sam and Andy are joined by The Athletic's Marcus Thompson to discuss the upcoming 2021 NBA Draft, can/should the Warriors trade up? Who are they recruiting? Thoughts (32:02) on Ben Simmons, Dame Lillard and more. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy ...
06.25.2021 Listen up, Basketballs! It's Storytime. The NBA is serious basketball, but sometimes, things get silly. Comedian Jamel Johnson regales you with short tales of hornswoggled hoops, bonkers ball, and naughty NBA shenanigans, then discusses what we’ve learned with comedy and basketball folks who watched or ...
06.25.2021 NBA Combine and Do You Want Playmakers or Shooters? Sam and Andy discuss the NBA combine/draft season, the possibility of trading up to #1 and (8:35) would GSW pursue a shooter or a playmaker? Later (20:35) we take your questions on the draft and trades. Host: Sam Esfandiari and ...
06.23.2021 Post Draft Lottery Show Sam and Andy react to Warriors getting the #7 and #14 pick live on Spotify GreenRoom App. Are they satisfied with the picks? Who do they think GSW will like? Later (18:05) we take your questions. Host: Sam Esfandiari and ...
06.21.2021 Conference Finals Begin and Lottery Preview Sam and Andy reflect on a wild weekend of hoops. Is this a changing of the guard or a weird year? Who have been our favorite players/teams? Thoughts on the weekends game and what it means for GSW roster building. ...
06.18.2021 Who is Dejan Milojević? Sam and Andy are joined by Mondo Sports' Miloš Jovanović. They discuss new Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic. (1:28) Who he was as a player and as a coach. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Miloš Jovanović Producer: Tim ...
06.16.2021 KD's All-Time Performance + All NBA Sam and Andy discuss KD's all time game 5 performance and All-NBA results. Later (14:13) we ask listeners where this ranks among KD's best games (is it better than Game 3 vs. Cleveland?!) + more. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy ...
06.14.2021 What the Warriors can learn from Ayton's success Sam and Andy are back discussing the Suns playoff run and what the Warriors can learn. What has DeAndre Ayton done to take his next step? What should the Warriors look to do with Wiseman next year? Host: Sam Esfandiari ...
06.12.2021 What can the Warriors learn from Farhan Zaidi's Giants? Sam and Andy discuss the success of Farhan Zaidi's Giants, how they are developing players, and what can the Warriors learn from the Giants. Later (21:58) we take your questions via the Locker Room app. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy ...
06.09.2021 Curry finishes 3rd in MVP Sam and Andy discuss Jokic winning MVP, Steph finishing 3rd, our favorite Steph games from the season and later (25:19) your calls via the Locker Room app. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ...
06.07.2021 Game 1s and Oracle/Klay Nostalgia Sam and Andy discuss impressions from Nets-Bucks and Hawks-Sixers game ones, lessons the Warriors can take for team building. Later (21:45) they are join by the Instagram famous Real Corporate Bro to discuss Oracle nostalgia, Klay's IG shenanigans and Warrior ...
06.04.2021 Coaching Staff Changes and Celtics Warning Signs Sam and Andy Discuss Steve Kerr's comments on coaching staff changes, if the Celtics situation is a warning signs for Warriors' future, Draymond's comments on Inside the NBA and more. Later (23:10) we take your questions via the Locker room ...
06.02.2021 Wild Playoffs and Thoughts Sam and Andy discuss the wild Nuggets-Blazers game, the state of the Lakers-Suns series and what we've learned the Warriors need to do next year to make noise in the playoffs. Later (22:15) we take your questions via the Locker ...

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Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod episodes:

Injury Updates/Timelines with Dr. Nirav Pandya

Lacob's Fine and Wiggins Status

Things We Are Excited About For This Warriors Season

2021/22 Break Out Warrior

Warriors Offseason Tiers, Theories and Thoughts

Warriors Vegas Win Total

Ben Simmons Trade Talk w/Jason Dumas

Ben Simmons Trade Rumors + More

Off-Season Kick Back w/Eddie Gonzalez

Which Bay Team Wins The Next Title!?

Klay Thompson Updates + Our Favorite Klay Moments

Comparing GSW to Giants/A's + Thoughts on offseason/upcoming season

Draymond/KD Interview + More

Summer League is Over + Schedule

Live from Summer League

Light Years Live in Vegas

Warriors First SL Win-Post Game

GSW-Magic Post Game

Vegas Summer League + Questions

Andre Iguodala Returns + More

Kuminga/Moody Debut + Paschall Traded

Steph re-signs, Warriors sign Otto Porter, Nemanja Bjelica and more!

Goodbye Smiley, Joe Lacob quotes and Free Agency!

Kuminga, Moody and Free Agency

Night Before the Draft

Less Than 48 Hours to the Draft

Draft Talk with Sam Vecenie

Trade for Bradley Beal?

Bucks Win The Title! + More!

KD-Twitter beef + Draft/FA talk with Slater

Draft Workouts and #SuitSZN

Trade Rumors, Team USA, Draft Q's and More!

Draft Talk with Jonathan Wasserman

New Coaching Hires and Steph Curry Quotes!

Siakam Trade Rumors and Draft Talk

5 Year Anniversary of KD signing/Happy July 4th

Mock Draft Talk

The Draft, Expectations and Direction

Listen up, Basketballs! It's Storytime.

NBA Combine and Do You Want Playmakers or Shooters?

Post Draft Lottery Show

Conference Finals Begin and Lottery Preview

Who is Dejan Milojević?

KD's All-Time Performance + All NBA

What the Warriors can learn from Ayton's success

What can the Warriors learn from Farhan Zaidi's Giants?

Curry finishes 3rd in MVP

Game 1s and Oracle/Klay Nostalgia

Coaching Staff Changes and Celtics Warning Signs

Wild Playoffs and Thoughts

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