Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

Sam and Andy give their picks for who makes the playoffs in the NBA. Are the Warriors better than the Lakers? Who are play-in teams? Which star might miss the playoffs? Finally we discuss where Warriors are situated in individual award conversation.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part one of the season preview Sam and Andy discuss what they would we like to see and predictions for each Warriors player.Can Steph break 3-point record? How many points/shots for Draymond? What are we expecting on Wiggins? Can Jordan Poole avg 20 ppg?! How many screens per game for Looney? The return of Wiseman and Klay?! More!Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy discuss what they are most excited for this Warriors season on the Spotify Green Room app. Later (19:48) we take your calls.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy discuss their optimism in the preseason after a 3-0 start and the Warriors/Lakers game, the positive signs from Jordan Poole and take a question regarding our comfort level with the roster to start the season (12:25) Later (28:34) we discuss teams we're most excited to watch around the NBA, contenders and finally our sleepers.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam is joined by former University of Michigan basketball player Ant Wright to talk about Jordan Poole's growth. What he saw from Poole at Michigan, what he expected him to become and his ceiling.Host: Sam EsfandiariGuest: Ant WrightProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy discuss the return of Warriors basketball and how excited they are after Monday's preseason debut. They discuss the emerging Jordan Poole, Steve 2.0 and the new additions, Otto Porter and Nemanja Bjelica, as well as how these Warriors are taking inspiration from the Utah Jazz schematically.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam is joined by Aaron Larsuel to discuss what to watch for in preseason. Coaching changes, the rookies, the 15th man competition & the Chase Center!Host: Sam EsfandiariGuest: Aaron LarsuelProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy discuss the first couple days of training camp on the Spotify Green Room app. Are they optimistic?! Later (15:35) we take your calls.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy react to media day. What does no Draymond mean? Bob Myers Statements. Steve Kerr's epiphanies. James Wiseman's health and role. Andrew Wiggins' vaccine defiance. Klay Thompson's statements and finally Steph Curry.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Nirav Pandya joins Andy and Sam to discuss Klay (2:05) and Wiseman (8:58) injury recoveries. When should we expect them back on the court? What should we be watching for with regards to their recoveries? + More.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Dr. Nirav PandyaProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices