Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

Fresh off an off-season workout, George Kittle joins the podcast to talk about his journey to the league's emerging superstar tight end. George reflects on his family’s athleticism, his father coaching of all his teams and how his size impacted his recruiting out of high school. At Iowa, they talk the stacked tight end room and how his offensive linemen mentality helped him thrive. Finally, the gu...

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari discuss the Nuggets' surprising toughness (5:00), Bob Myers' thoughts on how to truly succeed in the playoffs (16:00) and wonder if James Harden has enough heart to win at the highest level (31:00). They also talk overall takeaways from the bubble (37:00), Giannis meeting with Bucks management (44:00) and answer questions from the Light Years Discord channel (49:00). T...

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by NBA Draft expert, Sam Vecenie, to discuss what Golden State plans to do with the number two pick, how James Wiseman potentially fits with the team and the Warriors' draft philosophy as a whole. Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline. AG for sponsoring the show! Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Guest: Sam Vecenie Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about you...

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari discuss the Golden State Warriors' chances of winning as a super smallball team next season, Bob Myers and Joe Lacob's differing team-building philosophies (are they trying to be the Celtics, Spurs or Lakers?), Marvin Bagley as a Warriors trade-down option, and react to yet another Houston Rockets meltdown. And of course, they answer your Light Years Podcast mailbag qu...

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by NBA podcaster extraordinaire, Andrew Sharp, to talk the Warriors' number two pick in the NBA Draft, potentially trade options with the 76ers, other possible offseason targets and of course, the NBA Bubble. Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline. AG and TheraOne for sponsoring the show! Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Guest: Andrew Sharp Producer: Ben...

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari went live right after the NBA Draft lottery to discuss the Warriors landing the number two overall pick. They welcome The Athletic's Marcus Thompson II to break down potential picks and options the Warriors have now that they know the exact spot where they will be picking. Subscribe to Light Years Premium here: https://www.bluewirepods.com/podcast/light-years-a-golden-...

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari talk the Warriors' draft strategy, the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery, give their thoughts on the bubble games thus far and of course, answer your mailbag questions. Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline. AG and TheraOne for sponsoring the show! Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hos...

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari welcome back The Athletic's Ethan Strauss to talk Draymond Green's expensive "Inside the NBA" appearance,  the Warriors' draft/offseason needs and who will emerge from the NBA bubble as champion. Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline. AG and Deal Dash (promo code "Light Years") for sponsoring the show! Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Guest: Ethan Strauss Producer...

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by The Ringer's Logan Murdock for an epic conversation about Stephen Curry's "Kobe energy", Logan's unforgettable first encounter with Steve Kerr and his favorite players he covered while on the beat with the Warriors. And somehow, Logan flips the script and gets Andy and Saam to admit their true feelings about some player named LeBron James. Thanks to our f...

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are reunited just in time to discuss Bomani Jones calling Stephen Curry a "system player," Joe Lacob's plan to keep the Warriors "light years" ahead and answer more of your mailbag questions. Thanks to our friends over at Manscaped , and Deal Dash (promo code "Light Years") for sponsoring the show! Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about...

Andy Liu puts on his Colin Cowherd cape and rolls solo to answer all the fantastic listener questions from Twitter and Discord. Topics include: Predicting the next potential super team as a result of the NBA bubble Potential replacements for Steve Kerr (hypothetical, of course) Best TPE options for the Warriors If Steph Curry would ever sign with Nike And much, much more. No topic is off limits fo...

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by NBA expert Aaron Larsuel to discuss everything bubble-related, Lakers/Clippers/Bucks' chances to win the title, and a monster mailbag discussion ranging from their favorite players of all time, chances the Warriors land a superstar next season, how the previous iteration of the Warriors match up to today’s contenders, and much more. Thanks to our friends...

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari welcome Evan Zamir (Warriors Twitter OG and draft expert) to chat about his favorite prospects and types of players to draft. Then Andy and Sam discuss the second bubble, the player most likely to come into this postseason out of shape, and take your mailbag questions including their favorite SF cuisine/restaurants. Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline. AG for spons...

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by Warriors beat writer, Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle, to discuss everything from the NBA Draft, to the behind-the-scenes decision making process of the D'Angelo Russell trade, odds Giannis ends up a Warrior, offseason options, and his most awkward moments as a beat writer. Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline. AG for sponsoring the sh...

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari analyze every single draft pick of the Joe Lacob era and discuss how it informs how the Warriors will attack their pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.   Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline. AG for sponsoring the show!   And please take a minute to fill out this survey for a chance to win AirPods and/or Blue Wire merchandise!   Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari   Producer...

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari return for a massive Light Years mailbag session discussing another obstacle to the NBA return, Adam Silver's recent comments, best 80s rock bands, who they would replace each other with on the podcast, which MLBer would make the best NBA player, where Giannis would live/party if he gets traded to GSW, and much more. Tommy Gunn also joins to discuss his recent Klay and...

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari discuss Blue Wire adding Baron Davis to the squad, Bob Myers’ comments, Giannis to the Warriors, the return of the NBA and why Andy now loves the Rockets (!!!!).   Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline. AG for sponsoring the show!   Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari   Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by...

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari break down Warriors assistant coach, Ron Adams' glowing reviews of Andrew Wiggins and play a little fantasy Warriors lineup by seeing what would happen if you placed current players on the "We Believe" squad.   Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline. AG for sponsoring the show!   Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari   Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices...

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by 95.7 The Game's Bonta Hill to discuss the return of the NBA, why Stephen Curry gets slandered everyday on Twitter, future Warriors moves, his favorite small business restaurants in San Francisco, and of course, the "Frisco" debate. Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline. AG for sponsoring the show!   Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari   Guests: Bonta Hi...

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari discuss The Last Dance finale with some Warriors Twitter friends!  The guys and their guests give their parting takes on MJ, discuss if MJ’s legacy is even attainable in 2020 and who is the most like MJ among current NBA players.   Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline. AG for sponsoring the show!   Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari   Guests: Jason Maples , Daman R...

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by The Athletic's Ethan Strauss to recap episodes 7 and 8 of "The Last Dance" by comparing Scottie Pippen's antics to Kevin Durant's, the Warriors' NBA Draft options and talk whether the NBA will return this season or not.    Ethan also compares writing his new book, " The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty" to Sam Smith's writi...

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari welcome friend of the show, Marcus Thompson of The Athletic, to help break down episodes 5 and 6 of "The Last Dance" as well as draw comparisons with the ways Michael Jordan and Kevin Durant dealt/deal with the media. Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline. AG for sponsoring the show! Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Guest: Marcus Thompson Producer: Ben Cruz Learn...

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari break down the two latest episodes of ESPN's "The Last Dance", parallels between the Bulls' rise and the Warriors and talk NBA teams re-opening their facilities for players' use. Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline. AG for sponsoring the show! Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by Guy Haberman & John Middlekauf of the "Haberman & Middlekauf" Podcast to break down the first two epic episodes of ESPN's "The Last Dance," documenting the 1997-1998 Chicago Bulls. Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline. AG for sponsoring the show! Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Guest: Guy Haberman & John Middlekauf Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more abo...

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari call on some #WarriorsTwitter All-Stars to talk everything Warriors and the NBA. Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Guests: @_YoMek , @jrichardgoodman , @urkle9 , @tgunn21 , @Option_Zero , @MMekus18 , @Jannelle12 , @TheSlanderGawwd , @Looneystanacct , @Boun3Byke9800 Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simpl...