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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.
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Where Do The Warriors Go From Here?! With Ethan Strauss
Sam and Andy are joined by the House of Strauss' Ethan Strauss to discuss where the Warriors go from here. Can they even get back into contention? If so, how do they? (34:18) They discuss the inevitability of the current Nuggets v. 2017 Warriors. Finally (46:12) they discuss what to do with Klay. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Ethan Strauss Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Yesterday
Where Do The Warriors Go From Here?! With Ethan Strauss
Sam and Andy are joined by the House of Strauss' Ethan Strauss to discuss where the Warriors go from here. Can they even get back into contention? If so, how do they? (34:18) They discuss the inevitability of the current Nuggets v. 2017 Warriors. Finally (46:12) they discuss what to do with Klay. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Ethan Strauss Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6d ago
Warriors Media and Spite Playoffs
Sam and Andy react to Mike Dunleavy’s end of season press conference. Next (14:47) they discuss who they are rooting for to win (or lose) in the playoffs. Finally (22:50) your calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17-04-2024
GSW/Kings Post Game: Warriors Eliminated!
Sam and Andy have a Warriors season post mortem after a play-in loss to the Kings. Was this the last time we see the core 3 play together? Later they discuss the second timeline dilemma and if the dynasty put them behind the curve. Next (16:06) they take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16-04-2024
Warriors v. Kings Play-In Preview
Sam and Andy discuss Warriors v. Kings Play-in game. Is this the same match up as before? How have teams changed? Later (17:06) they discuss who might start. Finally (27:54) they discuss what they want to see from the vets and youth. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15-04-2024
GSW/Jazz Post Game: PLAY-IN BOUND!
Sam is joined by Tommy and Justin after the conclusion of the regular season. First they discuss how the play-in seeding shakes out. Then (11:20) they talk overall takeaways from the regular season and what would make the postseason a success for GSW. Finally (36:45) they take calls from the goons including top 3 warrior villains and best match ups. Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Tommy Gunn and Justin Grant Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
13-04-2024
GSW/Pelicans Post Game: My Soul is Broken
Sam and Viggy react to the Warriors loss to the Pelicans and what it means for the Play-In. They discuss the fine margin for error the Warriors play with and if Kerr is able to make the right adjustments in those margins. (15:32) Then they discuss what to make of Kuminga and GP2 not playing and (19:22) take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Vignesh Venkataraman Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12-04-2024
GSW/Blazer Post Game: Quest To Eight
Sam and Aaron recap an ugly, but productive win for the Warriors in Portland. First they discuss what the win means for the play-in picture and how the other teams are looking. Then (9:26) they discuss low energy performances, who Kerr would go to in the playoffs and finally (25:29) take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Aaron Larsuel Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10-04-2024
GSW/Lakers: Are We Back?!
Sam and Andy discuss the We Believe vibes of this Warrior team after the victory over the Lakers. How in are you? Later (19:34) we take your calls Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
08-04-2024
GSW/Jazz Post Game: Playoff Positioning
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors win against Utah. First they look at the Warriors expectations out of the play-in and ask why the official account is celebrating a 10 seed. Then (19:35) they discuss where Kuminga should improve most. Finally, (27:33) they compare Steph Curry and Caitlin Clark discourse and take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
05-04-2024
GSW/Rockets Post Game
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors sixth straight win. Trayce Jackson-Davis is making GSW look very Warriors-y. (19:57) Plus, what the Warriors do when Kuminga returns. (31:06) Can the Warriors make playoff noise? Finally, they take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03-04-2024
GSW/Mavs Post Game
Sam and Andy discuss the huge defensive performance in the win of the season. (14:08) Is Steph struggles due to his age or change in officiating? (26:17) Later we take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01-04-2024
GSW/Spurs Post Game
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors win vs Spurs and a successful road trip. They discuss Draymond’s attempt to redeem himself. Next (16:32) the road to the playoffs ahead. How high can they climb in standings? Is it possible to get out of play-in?! Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28-03-2024
GSW/Magic Post Game
Sam and Andy discuss a big Warriors win against Orlando and Andrew Wiggins’ best game since 2022. (16:48) Then they talk Draymond Green’s ejection and what Steph’s emotional reaction means. (31:20) Finally take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27-03-2024
GSW/Heat Post Game
Sam and Andy discuss a Warriors win in Miami. First they talk Klay back in the starting lineup after Podz hit a rookie wall. (18:50) Then they ask if the Bucks and Lakers are frauds and which teams could win it all. (28:20) Finally they take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25-03-2024
GSW/Wolves Post Game
Sam and Kyle Madson discuss the Warriors latest loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. How Minny exposed the Warriors roster shortcomings. (18:05) With the Houston Rockets sneaking up in the standings, would it be better if they miss the playoffs? Then they discuss the rest of the road trip and (24:26) take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Kyle Madson Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23-03-2024
GSW/Pacers Post Game
Sam and Andy react to the Warriors latest ugly loss to Indiana. Are the Warriors really just a slightly above .500 team? (6:34) Then they talk Steph starting to look his age and why the front office needs to act accordingly in the offseason. (21:40) Finally they talk Steph’s impact on March Madness and take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21-03-2024
GSW/Grizzlies Post Game
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors win against the Memphis Grizzlies. First, they talk Jonathan Kuminga’s two-way wing tour de force and if it’s clear Steph is trying not to burn himself out. Later, (16:28) they discuss what to make of LeBron James’ Steph praise on his new podcast. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19-03-2024
GSW/Knicks Post Game
Sam and Andy recap a miserable Warriors loss to the New York Knicks. They discuss Andrew Wiggins’ disappointing season and night and the lack of options to support Steph and Draymond. Later (28:42) they take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17-03-2024
GSW/Lakers Post Game
Sam and Andy react to the Warriors win vs the Lakers. First they discuss the Steph and LeBron classic rivalry and if either have the tools to win another title. (10:06) They discuss Jonathan Kuminga’s growth and Klay Thompson’s success off the bench. Finally (34:47) they take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14-03-2024
GSW/Mavs Post Game
Sam and Andy break down a Warriors loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Is this the worst offense in the NBA without Steph? Later they discuss what to make of young guys’ play and Kuminga taking over the game. Finally (21:03) they take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices