Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
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.
Episodes
Sam and Tommy break down the Warriors blow out loss in Houston. They discuss who is at “fault” for the lack of energy. (7:50) Next, they talk about if its cause for concern moving forward. (17:54) Later, they take calls from the goons.
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn
Producer: Tim Angan
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Sam and Tommy break down a big Warriors win. They discuss the Draymond/Dillon Brooks/Tari Eason altercation. Next (10:53) they discuss the starting lineup change. Later, they take goon calls, Ethan Strauss joins and offers his thoughts + (44:52) more goons!
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Sam and Andy recap the Warriors Game 3 win against the Rockets. They discuss the greatness of Steph Curry, (15:07) how Buddy and GP2 stepped up with Jimmy out. (22:57) Later they take calls from the goons to talk coaching mismatch, Draymond’s impact and more.
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Sam and Tommy preview Game 3. Will Jimmy Butler play? If so, what do they need to do to compensate for him being banged up. (17:31) If he doesn’t play, who starts and who steps up?
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Sam and Andy recap the Warriors frustrating loss on Game 2. They discuss the Jimmy injury. Was it dirty? Later they examine the officiating in the playoffs and (16:02) Kuminga getting minutes. Later (21:41) we take calls from the Light Years goons.
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Sam and Tommy preview Game 2. Can the Warriors main stars play 40+ mins again? (12:10) Which bench guy steps up? (19:53) Will the Rockets go to two big lineup and what’s the Warriors counter?
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Sam and Andy recap the Warriors beating the Rockets in Game 1. They discuss the Warriors beating Houston for the past ten years, (9:40) the Playoff Jimmy impact and (16:40) calls from the Light Years goons.
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Sam, Andy and Tommy preview the Warriors/Rockets series. What challenges does Houston present? Is Amen Thompson the new Steph stopper? Who guards Jimmy and more. (22:56) We discuss Jonathan Kuminga’s potential role in the series. How can he find his way into the rotation? (39:28) What advantages the Warriors might have. Finally (52:33) we predict X-factors in the series, our series predictions and Western Conference series picks.
Sam, Andy and Tommy celebrate the Warriors play-in win against the Grizzlies. They discuss the emergence of playoff Jimmy and the big two, Steph and Jimmy.
(18:50) Ethan Strauss and Big Wos join the show to discuss the Warriors playoff landscape, Kuminga’s situation and more!
Host: Sam Esfandiari, Tommy Gunn, Andy Liu
Guest: Ethan Strauss, Wosny Lambre
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Sam and Andy recap a heartbreaking Warriors loss to the Clippers. They discuss whether the offense or defense struggled more. They debate if Steve Kerr treated this like a true Game 7 and give the Clippers their props. (26:10) Later, they discuss Kuminga being benched and why it wasn't surprising. (43:16) Finally, they wrap up the pod previewing the Tuesday night play-in game against Memphis.
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu
Sam and Andy assess the Warriors’ playoff position with one big game vs Clippers remaining. Later (30:36) they discuss if the Warriors need the sixth seed or if they're better suited in the play-in? Finally they (37:46) discuss Kerr’s subliminal message to Kuminga.
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Tommy and Andy react to a terrible Warriors loss to the Spurs. Is there a silver lining with Jimmy Butler's performance despite the loss. (10:53) Concerns of lack of shot making? (18:52) Next, they examine the Western conference standings and explore all potential seeding outcomes for the Warriors.
(32:35) Later, they discuss if this loss affected Draymond's case for DPOY, (36:07) then close out the show with predicting where the Wa...
Sam and Tommy react to the Warriors win against the most pathetic looking Suns team. Luckily, it meant the starters got to rest. (7:24) They talk Bradley Beal wasting away and the bad culture in Phoenix, (20:36) Mike Malone’s surprise firing, why things could go downhill for Denver and where Kerr stands in a hectic coaching landscape. Finally (36:52) they discuss next coach to reach Kerr's longevity and Coach of the Year.
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Sam and Andy recap a frustrating loss to the Houston Rockets where Steph and Jimmy didn't assert enough. A reason to worry or just one of those games? Why there's reasons to be happy: played four playoff teams and beat three of them.
Did they look a little old against the Rockets? Plus, do we believe that Jimmy can rise up when needed?
Next (38:51) we look at playoff seedings and opine on if the Warriors have an easy or tough path. L...
Tommy and Andy recap a massive Warriors win against the Nuggets. They discuss the continual excellence of Steph Curry — How many more seasons can he play at this level? (19:34) Sam joins to discuss Draymond's DPOY case and Podz's taking an offensive leap.
(36:17) Later, Ethan Strauss stops by to offer his perspective on all things Warriors and an overall outlook of the rest of league.
Host: Tommy Gunn, Andy Liu, Sam Esfandiari
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Sam and Tommy recap the Warriors' best win yet. The Luka trade couldn’t have been better for the Warriors and the two timelines win - Podz playing with extra juice vs Austin Reaves? (12:21) Kuminga laid the blueprint for playoffs and (19:36) Draymond DPOY.
Later (30:28) Daman Rangoola joins the show for insight on the Lakers perspective and playoff landscape.
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn
Guest: Daman Rangoola
Producer: Tim Angan
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Sam and Tommy discuss the Warriors big win against the Grizz and our growing confidence in this team. (9:55) We discuss the ageless Steph Curry and an iconic 52/10/8 performance. Next (20:02) we discuss Looney 3's and rotation choices. Finally (33:55) we take listener questions. Can the Warriors get the 4th seed? Would you rather face OKC earlier or later? Are Grizz a rival? and more!
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Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors’ rout of the San Antonio Spurs, what Kuminga’s injury means for him and playoff rotation. (23:37) Later they talk playoff outlook and insights on the Grizzlies collapse and who they’d rather play; Lakers or Nuggets. (38:30) Finally, they discuss the Warriors potential picks from March Madness like Walter Clayton Jr.
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Tommy and Andy recap the Warriors win against the Pelicans. They discuss the team having to readjust and some recent struggles on offense. (19:58) Next, they discuss Steph’s first game back and how he’s still playing at a high level. (25:15) Later, they analyze how Kuminga's performed since coming back from injury. (39:43) Finally, they wrap up with standings watch.
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Sam and Tommy react to disappointing loss to the Heat. How much was Steph missed versus how flawed is roster? Next (20:02) is the Jimmy Butler glow wearing off or is this just a blip on the radar? (33:35) Finally, goon calls on favorite Warriors that Steph helped get paid.
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