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
Andy and Sam break down the new Kuminga report from ESPN. (25:48) They discuss whether or not the new CBA is a good thing for the Warriors front office. (33:18) Later they give their takes on Chase Center pros/cons and their favorite memories.
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Sam and Tommy discuss the latest round of Kuminga negotiations. What's really going on? Does he want to return? Do the Warriors want him back? (26:44) Later they discuss rumors of the Kings’ offer. How good is Keon Ellis? Why would Warriors want another guard?
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Sam and Tommy discuss Kuminga’s agent's tweet and the potential implications (and fallout) of it.
(22:57) Next, they discuss whether they should be “thirsting” over the Lakers summer moves, or have faith that the Warriors summer will end up being better.
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Sam and Andy discuss Kuminga’s contract standstill and where NBA teams are with player contracts. (24:18) Where we are at with Dunleavy? Finally (40:57) Giants v. Warriors comps.
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Sam and Tommy discuss Bleacher Report’s recent Top 100 Greatest Players List.
- They break down “talent” vs “greatness” and the criteria they used for their lists.
- Both give their respective top 10 lists of all time.
(28:39) Lastly, they dive into Klay and Draymond’s places on list, and whether they were slotted correctly.
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Sam and Tommy discuss fallout from Summer League and rumors.
(3:15) Tommy’s meeting with De'Anthony Melton
(13:05) Who is in the chair? Mike has shown us he’s shrewd, but can he execute?
(28:31) The latest on Kuminga, the rumored Suns trade offer and what the Warriors have to work with in a trade.
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Sam and Andy detox on Summer League gossip. What’s going on with Kuminga? What to make of Horford/Melton rumors. (18:42) How would you feel about the roster if all they did was sign Kuminga, Horford and Melton?
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...Sam and Tommy discuss not only the Warriors silence — but how everything has come to a standstill.
(23:21) The market is stars, role players like KCP and guys who think they’re the man.
(46:19) Highest priority of the targets that’s emerged for GSW.
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Sam and Andy discuss how the Warriors are the only team who haven't made a move. What is going on!? (7:55) They discuss the handshake deals between Al Horford and De'Anthony Melton. (25:17) Next we react to Draymond’s post on Free Agency. (41:56) Finally, we discuss if Looney is on the Warrior role player Mount Rushmore.
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Sam and Andy discuss (2:41) the Warriors’ silence in first few days of free agency and how to interpret it? (21:51) What’s the latest on the Kuminga watch. Lastly (43:58) Is Brad Beal in reach?
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Sam and Tony discuss the Jonathan Kuminga/Kings rumor. (20:44) They debate on who they think has real leverage. Finally (53:25) they discuss Al Horford to Warriors.
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Sam and Andy discuss first day of Free Agency. How nervous are they? Next (22:09) ALau joins and we discuss Al Horford rumors. Finally (32:35) we discuss our favorite Kevon Looney moments and give him the send off he deserves.
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Sam, Andy and Tommy discuss the start of NBA free agency. First, they discuss how all paths begin with decision on Kuminga. (8:55) What are the odds he returns? (15:11) What team is most likely to get him? (27:33) Next we discuss what we think Warriors biggest positional needs are. After that (46:31) we discuss our free agency predictions and (51:02) take calls from the goons
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Sam and Tommy are back to recap the Warriors Draft night.
(2:37) Assessing the two Warriors second round picks, Alex Toohey and Will Richard.
(13:30) Why it’s good they didn’t keep 41st pick and take Koby Brea.
(19:50) Richard profiles as a good shooter down the line and is a winning player.
(24:28) Paying tribute to Warriors legend Justinian Jessup.
(28:25) Favorite Warriors second round picks.
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Round 1 of the NBA Draft is over! So Sam and Tommy are here to help you sift through the madness. First, they discuss what they learned from the first round. (7:05) Next, they jump into Anthony Slater’s profile on Jonathan Kuminga and (18:12) potential landing spots for him in a sign and trade.
(23:42) After that, they discuss the importance of getting a true 5 man to save Draymond’s body and whether they prefer a stretch big or sc...
Sam and Andy discuss the start to the Warriors’ hot stove season.
(16:48) Dunleavy’s comments on JK and contract negotiations.
(23:18) Reaction to the Porzingis trade; almost being dealt to the Warriors and the Celtics deconstructing.
(38:18) Questions from the goons
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Sam and Tommy discuss the end of the NBA season and OKC winning the title. First they discuss the cruel Haliburton achilles injury.
(16:28) As good as OKC is — are the Warriors that far off?
(20:27) Thoughts on Kevin Durant trade to Houston.
(27:46) Bulls as a trade partner for JK.
(40:39) The types of players that would be best to put around Steph in the offseason.
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Sam and Tommy discuss what type of players the Warrior should be targeting. (18:37) Ant Wright joins the show to give his prediction for who the Warriors should take, Brice Williams? Tamar Bates?
(37:43) Later they discuss some other prospects such as Sion James, Chaz Lanier, Koby Brea, Tyrese Proctor, Ryan Nembhard and more.
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Sam and Andy discuss the Rafael Devers blockbuster trade: Comparisons between the Giants and Warriors on trade discussions, front office decisiveness and whether this will push the Warriors to go all in.
(23:15) Later they discuss the Desmond Bane trade and whether they believe this means Jaren Jackson Jr. is on the trade block and if they think a JJJ or Trey Murphy addition is more likely.
(38:24) Lastly, is the most likely Kuminga ...
Sam and Andy are back for part two to answer your mailbag questions.
2:50 - What players would you trade Jimmy/Draymond for beyond Giannis?
9:21 - Which young guy will take most significant leap next year?
17:19 - Stretch 5's other than Brook Lopez who can help Kuminga
23:07 - Moses Moody is still the prototypical 3&D Wing
28:55 - Is all the Kuminga coming back posturing to gin up a trade market?
36:21 - Should the Warriors sell high on ...
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