
Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
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.
Latest episodes

Oct 12, 2023 • 47min
Klay and Kerr Extension + ESPN's NBArank
Andy and Sam discuss Klay Thompson’s recent interview about his extension situation. Who has leverage? (18:22) Then they discuss why Steve Kerr’s extension talks are quiet. (35:06) Later, they look over which Warriors made ESPN’s top 100 list.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 2023 • 43min
Looney Joins Light Years
Kevon Looney joins Light Years and discusses connectivity, what it’s like playing with Chris Paul, Kuminga in practice and his new award. Next (16:04) we react to his Kuminga takes, (27:22) Celtics v. Bucks and finally (35:20) a little Niners talk.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Kevon LooneyProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 2023 • 50min
Warriors-Lakers Preseason Game 1 Post Game
Sam and Andy react to the Warriors first preseason game. Thoughts on Kuminga's big game. Is he gonna break out?Next (10:32) discuss how weird it is to see CP3 in a GSW jersey and (16:23) overall team depth. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 5, 2023 • 50min
Training Camp Talk with Jason Dumas
Sam and Andy are joined by KRON 4's Jason Dumas to discuss the Warriors first days of training camp, the “connectivity” and (4:49) Jonathan Kuminga. Later (26:03), they talk Klay Thompson at the 4 and finally take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Jason DumasProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 2023 • 1h 3min
First Day of Training Camp
Sam and Andy recap all the media day highlights and the team’s professional vibe. Later (13:36) they discuss what Draymond’s injury means and his comments on CP3. Finally, (27:14) the goons call in to talk Kuminga, Wiggins, no more Gen-Z basketball and more.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 2023 • 58min
Warriors Camp Preview with The Athletic's Tim Kawakami + Bay Area Sports Landscape
Sam and Andy welcome the legend, Tim Kawakami to discuss all things Warriors.They discuss the Chris Paul gamble and the commitment to one timeline, aka Steph's timeline. How (10:50) Kuminga is the key piece to determining if they can get back to contention.Next (22:02) they discuss changes in front office. Would Bob Myers have done the CP3 trade? What's Dunleavy like?Later (39:47) they discuss the mutual admiration 49ers and Warriors have for each other. Finally (46:37) they discuss the disappointment that is the SF Giants.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Tim KawakamiProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 28, 2023 • 38min
Dame Traded, Jrue to GSW?! + Rudy Gay Camp Invite
Guest Dame Traded discusses the Damian Lillard trade to Milwaukee. They analyze the impact on title odds. They also discuss Suns and Blazers' returns and whether GSW should trade for Jrue Holiday. Finally, they talk about the Rudy Gay camp invite.

Sep 26, 2023 • 53min
Kerr/Dunleavy Presser + Adam Mares from DNVR
Sam and Andy discuss big news involving the pod. (5:09) They discuss Kerr and Dunleavy’s comments at media availability. Is CP3 the next Iguodala? What does Chris Paul taking Southwest mean?! Later (21:27) Adam Mares of DNVR joins and shares his Chris Paul thoughts. His thoughts entering the season and where Denver’s potential drama could be? Finally (48:28) some Dame Lillard takes.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Adam MaresProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 2023 • 35min
No Dwight and Camp Battles with Chris Biderman
Sam is joined by Chris Biderman of the Candlestick Chronicles to discuss the Warriors not signing Dwight Howard and what it means going into camp. (26:25) Later they discuss how Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis could potentially contribute during their rookie year.Host: Sam EsfandiariGuest: Chris BidermanProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 21, 2023 • 44min
Settling Bets, Best Warrior PGs, and Next Season
Sam and MGRADS rehash the Western Conference semifinals between the Lakers and GSW. Then (4:15) they discuss Chris Paul and Dwight Howard’s future with the Warriors. Will Chris Paul come off the bench? Later, they discuss the Warriors’ size issue. Finally (26:01) they compare Baron Davis and Jason Kidd’s high school legacies in LA and The Bay. Host: Sam EsfandiariGuest: MGRADSProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices