Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

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. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim...

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. Host: Tommy Gunn and Andy Liu P...

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. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports ma...

Sam and Andy discuss Warriors lose in Atlanta, cause for concern or just a mini slump without Steph? Next (20:08) we discuss the curious case of Kuminga. Lastly (35:32) we discuss Onyeka Okongwu and 2020 draft blues and (45:20) the standings. 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 b...

Sam and Andy discuss Jake Fischer’s Jimmy Butler article and Mike Dunleavy the GM. Is this a honeymoon or can they go all the way? Next (23:14) we discuss how we feel about the current team versus 2022 and 2015. Lastly (37:22) we make cases for biggest reason we are optimistic or pessimistic in the playoffs. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 P...

Sam and Tommy recap a big Warriors win against the Bucks and preview of Playoff Jimmy + amazing Draymond Green defense. Next (20:17) we discuss the young players fitting in around the core and Kuminga’s struggles in doing so. Finally (39:20) we analyze who is the worst match up for this team in the playoffs? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯...

Sam and Tommy recap a stinker loss to Denver. Is the loss a wake up call that they need to give Steph and vets a breather? (20:28) Later they talk Jonathan Kuminga’s fit alongside Butler, (31:39) Jimmy’s performance and (38:14) a look at the playoff picture. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get st...

Andy and Sam recap a hard fought-playoff style win against the Knicks. (21:55) They discuss the second timeline success and how Kuminga fits. Later (33:48) they analyze if the Thunder can actually win the West and scan the Western Conference standings to determine which seed they would prefer for the Warriors.  Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors:...

Sam and Tommy celebrate Steph's milestone of 4,000 made threes and discuss the unfathomable ways he’s changed the game. Next (16:41), they rank Steph’s most iconic 3-pointers from the OKC double bang to the Golden Dagger. Later (41:47), they discuss the Warriors key win against Sacramento, moving to 13-2 in the Jimmy Butler era. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thank...

Sam and Tommy react to the Warriors win over Portland and everything is going so swimmingly, where will it go wrong? Next (15:18) we discuss the Warriors moving up to the top five in the power rankings. Are they better bets in the playoffs than the top three. Finally (27:58) is there reason to be concerned about Kuminga and where we see the Jimmy effect most. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Pr...

Sam and Andy discuss the vibe shift and how things are different with the Warriors win versus Detroit. The rise of Gui Santos. Later (22:53) they discuss Steph getting to 25k points, where will he land on the all time list and dominance of the Steph era. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started...

Sam and Tommy discuss how Steph is still the face of the league and a ridiculous game in Brooklyn. (22:24) They discuss the young bench coming together, specifically Gui Santos and Quinten Post. Next (38:17) they explore if Cam Johnson is the perfect Warriors trade target.  Finally (46:53) goon calls from Barclays Center. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Ou...

Sam and Tommy discuss the Warriors big win at MSG — is their defense legit? (17:25) Next, they dive into Shaq’s comments about Steph being in the GOAT conversation and GSW’s forming “two way” identity. (46:09) Finally, they talk about Kyrie’s season-ending injury and if any of the young players in the NBA can become the “face” of the league. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan...

Andy and Tommy discuss if the Warriors are just THIS bad without Jimmy Butler. (19:05) Next, they debate if the Warriors dodged a bullet by not trading for Paul George and Joe Lacob’s recent comments on Jimmy Butler. (36:34) Finally, they do some standings watch and ask if the Warriors can get up to the 5th seed. Host: Tommy Gunn and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯...

Sam and Tommy discuss Steph's legendary night. He’s a god. Next (18:58) they discus if Quinten post is good, (27:56) Jimmy’s frustrating game and finally (39:12) reminiscing on Curry’s previous Feb 27 games and the famous double bang game. 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 bo...

Sam and Tommy recap the Warriors win over hornets and their recent surge, how does Kuminga reintegrate into the group? Next (17:54) they discuss the 10 year anniversary of 2015 championship team. Favorite memories, games and players from the historic chip. Finally (35:19) where do the Warriors stand in the playoff hunt and Podz makes them unguardable. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer:...

Sam and Andy discuss Andre Iguodala's Jersey retirement. What he meant to the Warriors and the start of the Steph Curry celebration tour. Next (19:16) we discuss Jimmy Buckets and his Iguodala like impact. Finally (38:02) we discuss which teams we might be afraid of. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy!...

Sam and Tommy discuss why this win was reminiscent of the 2015 Warriors. Next (5:42) Jimmy is Iguodala-esque and how he maximizes Moody and Podz.  Finally (30:02) where can the Warriors go in the standings. Is the team better than 2022? 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 preview the second half and discuss the reasons for their high levels of optimism for post trade deadline Dubs. (13:37) They react to Draymond proclaiming a title. Next (25:10) they look at the remaining schedule and make standings predictions. Finally (30:16) which young guys are going to be the largest contributors. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Th...

Sam and Andy return to discuss Steph Curry appreciation week during All Star Weekend, (9:42) his place as the GOAT athlete in the Bay Area, (18:15) his relationship to fellow stars like Kyrie and Harden and (26:37) which Bay Area team is closest to winning a title. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! G...

Andy and Tommy recap the last 2 games. Have Moody and Podz taken a leap? (19:09) They give their thoughts on the “first half” of the season. (38:24) Lastly, they discuss Jonathan Kuminga’s eventual return from injury, his fit with Jimmy Butler and the All-Star Game in San Francisco.  Host: Tommy Gunn and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy spor...

Sam and Tommy discuss the vibe shift with Jimmy Butler and (5:26) how guys like Moody and Podz are benefiting. (14:54) Is Quinten Post the real deal? Finally (25:39) how far can the Warriors move up in the standings? 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...

Sam and Andy recap the Warriors win against the Bulls. They discuss Steph looking rejuvenated, Jimmy Butler's first games as a Warrior and him being a true second option. (28:35) Later, they analyze Steve Kerr's comments and if he's bought in on the Jimmy Butler experience. (31:38) To wrap up the show they take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special Tha...

The trade deadline has passed! Sam and Tommy share their thoughts on Jimmy being the Warriors only deadline acquisition. (7:28) Next, they discuss potential buyout candidates. (24:34) Later, they debate if Jimmy is the best player Steph and Draymond have played with (besides KD) and discuss Jimmy’s fit with the team. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sp...

Sam, Andy and Tommy discuss the Warriors trade for Jimmy Butler. (2:32) reaction to the trade and how Jimmy fits on Steph’s timeline. (14:58) Joe Lacob’s urgency after the Luka trade and (31:29) Steve Kerr’s reaction. Host: Sam Esfandiari , Andy Liu , Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: 🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you...