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 Liu
Guest: Marcus Thompson
Producer: Tim Angan
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The Draft, Expectations and Direction

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 and Andy react to Mike Dunleavy’s end of season press conference. Next (14:47) they discuss who they are rooting for to win (or lose) in the playoffs. Finally (22:50) your calls.
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu
Producer: Tim Angan
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Warriors Media and Spite Playoffs

Sam and Andy have a Warriors season post mortem after a play-in loss to the Kings. Was this the last time we see the core 3 play together? 
Later they discuss the second timeline dilemma and if the dynasty put them behind the curve. Next (16:06) they take calls from the goons. 
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu
Producer: Tim Angan
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GSW/Kings Post Game: Warriors Eliminated!

Sam and Andy discuss Warriors v. Kings Play-in game. Is this the same match up as before? How have teams changed? 
Later (17:06) they discuss who might start. Finally (27:54) they discuss what they want to see from the vets and youth.
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu
Producer: Tim Angan
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Warriors v. Kings Play-In Preview

Sam is joined by Tommy and Justin after the conclusion of the regular season. First they discuss how the play-in seeding shakes out. Then (11:20) they talk overall takeaways from the regular season and what would make the postseason a success for GSW. 
Finally (36:45) they take calls from the goons including top 3 warrior villains and best match ups.
Host: Sam Esfandiari
Guest: Tommy Gunn and Justin Grant
Producer: Tim Angan
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GSW/Jazz Post Game: PLAY-IN BOUND!

Sam and Viggy react to the Warriors loss to the Pelicans and what it means for the Play-In. They discuss the fine margin for error the Warriors play with and if Kerr is able to make the right adjustments in those margins. (15:32) Then they discuss what to make of Kuminga and GP2 not playing and (19:22) take calls from the goons.
Host: Sam Esfandiari
Guest: Vignesh Venkataraman
Producer: Tim Angan
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The Draft, Expectations and Direction

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