Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

Sam and Tommy react to the Warriors still being undefeated in the preseason and discuss Moses Moody being one of the biggest stand outs. (20:32) They discuss reports of the coaching staff questioning if Kuminga is equipped to play at small forward. (35:45) Later they predict who Kerr will start in the final preseason game.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy GunnProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors establishing an identity during this preseason. Are we buying them as an elite 3pt shooting team? (16:35) They discuss the young guys, Podz as the backup point guard, (22:38) Kuminga (29:03) and Moses Moody. Lastly they discuss (31:08) Andrew Wiggins coming back to play the final two preseason games.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy discuss the new look Warriors and possible lineup combinations. (4:02) Can this team be elite defensively? (11:49) Why are they taking so many threes? (24:22) Which team you think will be worse than everyone thinks and (36:23) team you think will be better than everyone thinks.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Tommy react to the Warriors second preseason game versus the Kings. They discuss the team's emphasis on shooting more 3's and project possible starting lineups. (16:42) Later they discuss Steph's comments on Klay.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy GunnProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy react to the Warriors first preseason game versus the Clippers, they discuss Kerr experimenting with a Kuminga, Draymond, TJD starting front court lineup and (13:29) De'Anthony Melton being a perfect fit. (19:56) They discuss the offensive struggles and if its preseason rust or something more concerning? (27:44) Lastly they discuss Moses Moody continuing to get the short end of the stick.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam is joined by Tommy Gunn to preview the Warriors preseason in Hawaii. They discuss who'll start at shooting guard, Draymond starting at center and the effects of not having a stretch 5. (26:20) Later they discuss three point shooting in the post Klay era.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy GunnProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy discuss the subdued Warriors media day. (6:36) They talk about how weird it was without Klay Thompson, (10:30) the players emphasis on shooting, and (17:16) how the team can “evolve.” Later (30:32) Tommy joins, they discuss who will be second leading scorer and take calls from the goons.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Tommy GunnProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy discuss the upcoming Warriors training camp and Steve kerr speaking to the media, who will be the starting five? (13:25) Will Andrew Wiggins have a bounce back year?(24:47) Mike Dunleavy’s press conference, will they make a mid season trade? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy discuss the top 3 things they are excited for with Warriors camp around the corner, the annoyance with constant "Warriors will trade for X player" leaks and sadness and the end of the Oakland coliseum.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam is joined by Eric Weiss, Director of Learning at Luceo Sports. They discuss misconceptions about modern front offices and scouting, (11:58) Moody being a victim of situation and positional glut and rotation holes leading to locker room issues.(17:29) They discuss a proposed Jimmy Butler trade, would there be a fit issue? (21:41) What they want to see from Kuminga and Podz this year.Host: Sam EsfandiariGuest: Eric WeissProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices