Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

Sam and Tommy discuss the Warriors Western Semis defeat and why this elimination is one of the saddest of last 10 years. (7:06) Once Steph went down; you saw the reality of the roster. (11:20) The magnitude of Curry’s legacy and the waning years that remain for his window and frustrations with how the front office managed the roster in recent years (17:44) This season felt like four seasons smashe...

Sam and Tommy discuss a depressing Game 4 loss against the Wolves. They start with Jimmy and Draymond’s subpar effort in a must-win game. (13:58) Next, they talk about the current state of the Warriors roster; have the past couple games changed their mind on Kuminga or the team at-large? (25:02) Finally, they take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Specia...

Sam and Andy react to the Warriors game 3 loss. Why it doesn’t feel like Warriors lost their chance vs Minnesota yet. (5:11) Draymond showing signs of age and guards needing to hit shots. (12:40) Kuminga shows up and does exactly what they need without Steph. (22:43) What GSW need to do to win game 4. (30:17) Later, Goon calls and (50:41) thoughts on a potential Steph return. Host: Sam Esfandiari...

Sam and Tommy recap Game 2. They examine Steve Kerr experimenting with lineups and how Kuminga and TJD can become necessary pieces in the rotation. (11:42) How worried are you about Jimmy Butlers play and Steph looking depressed. Later, (33:08) calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy...

Sam and Andy recap the Warriors stealing Game 1 in Minnesota without Steph Curry. They discuss Steve Kerr and a big culture win. Buddy Hield stepping up again. (11:49) Later they examine the state of Curry’s injury, when do they need him back? (22:56) Finally, calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sp...

Sam and Tommy preview the Warriors Round 2 matchup against Minnesota. What are the similarities and differences between Houston and Minnesota? (18:06) Next, they discuss the “rest vs rust” dynamic, and which game is the best chance for the Warriors to steal one early in the series. (23:08) Lastly, they discuss which Warriors role players need to step up in the series and give series predictions. H...

Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors Game 7 win and Buddy Hield’s big game, (9:25) the impact of Jimmy Butler down the stretch and (16:05) appreciating the legacy of this dynasty pulling through. Later they take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when yo...

Sam and Andy recap one of the most disappointing playoff losses since 2019. They discuss the lack of shooting being an issue. (23:02) What needs to change in Game 7 and (24:30) calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LI...

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 Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus...

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! Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get sta...

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. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get sta...

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? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at Priz...

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. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a...

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? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTY...

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. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo...

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...

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 Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our S...

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 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. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! G...

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 t...

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 longevi...

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 W...

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...

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 Gu...

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! Host: Sam Es...