Sam and Andy are joined by The Athletic’s Marcus Thompson to preview the 2023-24 Warriors season. 
First (9:50) they discuss how Chris Paul is integrating into the locker room. (11:55) Jonathan Kuminga’s expectations and Steve Kerr’s adjustments. Finally (35:52) they discuss whether Klay Thompson gets an extension. Plus more!
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu
Guest: Marcus Thompson
Producer: Tim Angan
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Light Years Season Preview with Marcus Thompson

Light Years is dedicated to talking Golden State Warriors Basketball, the NBA, and everything else -- hosted by experts Saam Esfandiari and Andy Liu from WarriorsWorld.

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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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Gobert v. Draymond and Who Might Be The Next Wiggins?

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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Warriors Lose Draft Lotto

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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Free Agency and 2nd Apron Talk with Danny Leroux

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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Second Round Matchups and Klay Rumors

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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Light Years Season Preview with Marcus Thompson

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