Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

Sam and Andy discuss Team USA rolling thru the group stages, Kerr flipping Ingram for Josh Hart in the starting lineup and more.   (15:37) Next they discuss the first of their 12 big questions for the 2023/24 Warriors; Can Dario Saric replicate Otto Porters impact?! Lastly (28:25) with Warriors core being older and Niners window potentially shrinking, which Bay Area team will win a title next? Hos...

Sam and Andy discuss Team USA in the Fiba World Cup and Brandon Ingram struggles. Is it coaching? Later (28:14) they discuss the Trey Lance trade, the Bay Area has lost 3 top 3 picks. What lessons to be learned? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

Sam and Andy react to ESPN's Western Conference wins projection. Are Warriors too low or too high? Who are the West contenders and sleepers?  Later (25:49) they discuss end of Trey Lance with the Niners and similarities to James Wiseman. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

Steph discusses him versus Magic. Can Steph win MVP? (11:42) What other Warriors could win an award? CP 6MOY?  Next (18:44) is Ant Edwards the NBA’s next American star.  Finally Jason Aponte of Sprint Right Podcast joins (27:58) to discuss the 49ers' QB situation, if he’s worried about the defense and more. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Jason Aponte Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about...

Sam and Andy react to the Warriors schedule. 7 of first 9 on road. Are they worried? What is their record after 20 games? Later (27:53) they discuss FIBA Dario Saric. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Sam and Andy discuss the in season tourney schedule release and the Warriors' schedule. Are we buying that the Warriors will try?!  Later (17:12) they discuss Harden’s latest shenanigans. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our c...

Sam and Andy discuss Jonathan Kuminga’s Pro-Am 60 burger and his importance to next year.  Next (17:09) they discuss the latest on the James Harden saga in Philadelphia and irrelevant NBA teams. Lastly (28:25), Vish joins the show to talk all things 49ers. They discuss what the team should do with Trey Lance and how long this great defense is able to keep this contention window open. Host: Sam Esf...

Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors playing the Suns on opening night as well as try outs.  Next (15:56) they are joined by Kyle Madson to discuss Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs and memories of Oracle Arena. Favorite moments?  Later (37:02) they discuss Niners opening preseason v. Raiders. Finally, they discuss how happy Steve Kerr looks coaching Team USA. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Ang...

Sam and Andy react to Team USA’s first FIBA showing. Who else should have made the cut? (15:10) Is Steve Kerr covertly recruiting Brandon Ingram? (21:16) Later they discuss Klay Thompson’s appearance on Paul George’s podcast and how Klay is a litmus test for GSW’s success. His excitement to play with Chris Paul (36:09) and response to the Jordan Poole trade. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Produ...

Sam and Andy discuss the latest in the Warriors off-season. Will Andre Iguodala return again? (11:28) Later they discuss Steph Curry’s latest comments about next season.  Finally (20:33), they’re joined by Akash Anavarathan to talk all things Niners, Trey Lance and the urgency SF feels to take advantage of this window. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Akash Anavarathan Producer: Tim Angan...

Sam and Andy discuss Steph’s Underrated media tour. Is Steph giving clues to this season?  Next (19:45) we discuss the NBA's memo regarding Dame Lillard's trade request. Finally (29:55) we discuss our favorite Ex-Warriors and which player we’d want to add to this team. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted...

Friend of the Show, Jason Dumas from Kron 4 News stops by to discuss the Warriors’ interest in Rudy Gay. (14:30) Draymond Green’s non-relationship with Jonathan Kuminga and chances of a blow-up with Chris Paul. (35:26) Jason’s thoughts on Podz/TJD in Summer League, and finally some 49ers/Nick Bosa takes. Host: Andy Liu Guest: Jason Dumas Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Roosh Williams joins Sam and Andy to discuss the CP3 to Warriors. (4:40) They take a trip down memory lane and discuss Warriors-Rockets rivalry. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Roosh Williams Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Sam and Andy are joined by Ethan Strauss to discuss the Phoenix Suns new owner, Isaiah Thomas and dynamics which led to the Chris Paul Trade.  (26:58) Later we do a trip down memory lane to when Joe Lacob was that new owner and trades he didn't make.  Finally (35:21) we discuss the transactional nature of media around Dame Lillard trade talks. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Ethan Strauss...

Sam and Andy recap the Warriors off-season. First they discuss Steph Curry’s ACC Tournament win, (9:26) then they grade the Warriors’ moves so far. Later, (12:05) they discuss their thoughts on TJD, Chris Paul and Joe Lacob’s two timeline recant. (24:16) They discuss DraftKings initial O/U for GSW. Finally (29:05) they listen to your voicemails. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Anga...

Sam and Andy recap Summer League. Our impressions on Podziemski. Are you concerned? (11:12) Next they break down Trayce Jackson-Davis' debut, (25:19) Lester Quinones and Gui Santos' summer leagues. Finally we discuss Steph Curry’s quotes on competing and Kuminga. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Sim...

Sam and Andy recap an eventful summer league weekend for GSW. First, they discuss Chris Paul’s response to coming off the bench and the trade. Should we be concerned about CP’s fit? (17:54) Then they discuss Mike Dunleavy’s bluntness, (34:46) Steve Kerr’s ego management, Podz and more. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Sam and Andy are joined by the host of The Rights to Ricky Sanchez Podcast, Spike Eskin and Laker villain Daman Rangoola to discuss the Dario Saric signing. Are the Warriors back?! (12:27) Later they examine how CP3 will fit in and if it's amazing or a mistake. Finally (36:22) they discuss impressions from Wembanyama’s debut in Las Vegas. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Spike Eskin and Da...

Sam and Andy discuss early impressions of Brandin Podziemski and Lester Quinones. Next (16:01) they examine the slow moving free agency period. Finally (29:12) they discuss what they are excited to see in Las Vegas Summer League. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

Sam and Kyle discuss Warriors v. Kings at California Classic. (5:09) Thoughts on Brandin Podziemski, (10:28) Lester Quinones and more.  Later (21:48) we discuss reports on Dario Saric preferring Miami and what the Warriors can do. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Kyle Madson Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...

Sam and Andy recap the first weekend of free agency. (3:15) First they assess the Cory Joseph signing, (16:02) then they examine what’s going on with Dario Saric. They take a look at the Warriors’ other free agency options. (33:30) Later, they discuss the Draymond Green's contract and (36:00) Klay Thompson’s future with Golden State. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more...

Sam and Andy chat the day before free agency opens. Was Draymond Green’s appearance with Curry and Klay at The Match a sign he’s definitely returning? (13:15) Then they discuss the James Harden rumors and predict where other big names might land. (26:12) Later they discuss what players might move and where. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Sam and Andy discuss Draymond’s options and (7:18) front court free agency options. Finally (21:51) they discuss the rumors that CP3 might start. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...

Sam and Andy are joined by Dean of Dean on Draft to discuss the Warriors’ draft strategy. What does he think of Brandon Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis? (21:04) Later they explore Draymond Green’s free agency market and finally (32:38) the possibility of a Karl Anthony-Towns trade. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Dean Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors acquisition of Chris Paul. Our Feelings. Is this the best they could have done?  Next (31:42) we discuss the drafting of Brandin Podziemski. Finally (45:06) we take your calls on both! Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....