
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

Sep 19, 2023 • 38min
Klay Extension Talks, Optionality and Big or Wing?
Sam and Andy discuss Klay’s extension talks and OPTIONALITY. (13:42) Can Klay get back to all star play? Later (28:33) they discuss whether a big wing or a center is a bigger need.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2023 • 24min
Dwight Howard to GSW?! + Usman Garuba!
Sam and Andy react to the news that the Warriors are looking at Dwight Howard. Later (13:02) Roosh Williams joins the guys to discuss new two way signing Usman Garuba.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Roosh WilliamsProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15, 2023 • 57min
League Pass Teams, Draymond Propaganda Tour and Best Defenders of All Time
Sam and Andy discuss who they think will be the best League Pass teams. Next (15:19) Tommy Gunn joins the guys and discusses the Draymond media tour. How will he and CP3 work?Finally (41:48) they discuss their fav defenders of all time.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Tommy GunnProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 2023 • 43min
Steph to Team USA?! CP3 to start?! Niners to Super Bowl?!
Sam and Andy react to the disappointing Team USA FIBA finish. (11:03) What do we think of the rumor that LeBron, Steph and KD will play in the 2024 Olympics?Next (22:45) they discuss rumor CP3 will be starting. Do they buy it? Finally (33:47) We talk Week 1 NFL and Niners optimism.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 2023 • 41min
Sports Bucket List, Western Conference Projections and Nick Bosa
Sam and Andy discuss their sporting event bucket list. (15:38) Next they discuss ESPN’s Western Conference projections, and who they think the biggest challenge for the Warriors is. (35:46) Finally, they discuss Nick Bosa signing and excitement for football season.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 2023 • 1h 1min
How Long Can Steph Be Better + Niners Week 1 & More
Sam and Andy discuss Team USA’s loss to Lithuania. Next (13:01) they discuss Rich Paul’s comments about Steph and (24:15) how long Steph can continue to play at this level. Finally (35:04) Guy Haberman joins to talk 49ers, Nick Bosa and Brock Purdy.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Guy HabermanProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 31, 2023 • 37min
Kerr Undefeated, Big Warrior Questions and Who Will Bring a Championship to the Bay Area Next?
Sam and Andy discuss Team USA rolling thru the group stages, Kerr flipping Ingram for Josh Hart in the starting lineup and more. (15:37) Next they discuss the first of their 12 big questions for the 2023/24 Warriors; Can Dario Saric replicate Otto Porters impact?!Lastly (28:25) with Warriors core being older and Niners window potentially shrinking, which Bay Area team will win a title next?Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 2023 • 41min
Team USA 2-0 and Trey Lance Officially Traded
Sam and Andy discuss Team USA in the Fiba World Cup and Brandon Ingram struggles. Is it coaching?Later (28:14) they discuss the Trey Lance trade, the Bay Area has lost 3 top 3 picks. What lessons to be learned?Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 2023 • 49min
ESPN Wins Projection + Trey Wiseman
Sam and Andy react to ESPN's Western Conference wins projection. Are Warriors too low or too high? Who are the West contenders and sleepers? Later (25:49) they discuss end of Trey Lance with the Niners and similarities to James Wiseman.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 2023 • 51min
Will Steph Win a 3rd MVP? Ant Edwards Ascension and Niners Talk with Jason Aponte
Steph discusses him versus Magic. Can Steph win MVP? (11:42) What other Warriors could win an award? CP 6MOY? Next (18:44) is Ant Edwards the NBA’s next American star. Finally Jason Aponte of Sprint Right Podcast joins (27:58) to discuss the 49ers' QB situation, if he’s worried about the defense and more.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Jason AponteProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices