
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

Feb 4, 2025 • 35min
Monday Night Trade Deadline Watch: KD COMING BACK?!
Sam and Andy recap the Warriors' win against Orlando and reflect on what could be the last few games for some players. Next (8:28) we discuss desperation leaks. Are the Warriors calling teams for a star: KD, PG, Jimmy, Zion? (17:41) Will KD come home?Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim AnganSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsors:🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com.💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3, 2025 • 1h 15min
Reaction and Conspiracy Theories Around the Shocking Luka Trade + Fox/Lavine Trade
Sam, Andy and Tommy react to the shocking Luka Dončić trade. They break down whether this positions the Warriors to get LeBron and or KD. Next they discuss if this trade set up more blockbusters in the league and later react to the Zach LaVine/De'Aaron Fox trade.Host: Sam Esfandiari, Andy Liu, Tommy GunnProducer: Tim AnganSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsors:🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 1, 2025 • 43min
Suns Loss a Precursor to Trade Season?
Sam and Tommy react to Steve Kerr admitting the Warriors need to make a move. Later, they discuss the state of the (18:15) Jimmy Butler and (31:42) Zach LaVine trade rumors. Will the Warriors actually capitalize?Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy GunnProducer: Tim AnganSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsors:🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com.💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa🌿 Viia: Use code LIGHTYEARS at checkout for 15% off your order and receive a free gift of your choice after purchase. Take control of your wellness journey today! https://bit.ly/viialightyears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 2025 • 48min
Big Win over the Thunder and LaVine Trade Rumors
Sam and Tommy react to the Warriors’ big win vs OKC. (18:14) They discuss Steph’s USA Basketball Player of the year honor and (27:56) rumors of GSW’s view on a trade for Zach Lavine over Jimmy ButlerHost: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy GunnProducer: Tim AnganSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsors:🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com.💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa🌿 Viia: Use code LIGHTYEARS at checkout for 15% off your order and receive a free gift of your choice after purchase. Take control of your wellness journey today! https://bit.ly/viialightyears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 2025 • 29min
Trade SZN: Jimmy Butler to The Bay?!
Sam discusses the Warriors being back in the mix for Jimmy Butler, (5:53) the potential trade pieces involved and the reasons they should pursue the deal. (19:02) Later, Sam proposes a three team trade between the Warriors, Heat and Sixers.Host: Sam EsfandiariProducer: Tim AnganSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsors:🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com.💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa🌿 Viia: Use code LIGHTYEARS at checkout for 15% off your order and receive a free gift of your choice after purchase. Take control of your wellness journey today! https://bit.ly/viialightyears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 2025 • 50min
Warriors v. Lakers Post Game
Sam and Andy recap the Warriors lose to the Lakers. They evaluate their level of optimism regarding improving the team before Steph retires. (11:35) Next they discuss Quinten Post and (24:11) they react to Kendrick Perkins' quote on Steph being the only star without a second option. (38:32) Lastly what do the Warriors do if they don't acquire a second star?Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim AnganSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsors:🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com.💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa🌿 Viia: Use code LIGHTYEARS at checkout for 15% off your order and receive a free gift of your choice after purchase. Take control of your wellness journey today! https://bit.ly/viialightyears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, 2025 • 46min
Warriors v. Bulls Post Game: GOT VUC AT HOME, Lavine talk + Klay's 37
Sam and Tommy recap the Warriors win against the Bulls. They highlight the fresh energy brought by Quinten Post and discuss (11:07) Steph Curry being named an All-Star starter. (21:06) They explore Nikola Vucevic and (23:42) LaVine trade scenarios, would you trade Kuminga? (39:35) Later, they reminisce on the 10 year anniversary of Klay's 37 point quarter.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy GunnProducer: Tim AnganSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsors:🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com.💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa🌿 Viia: Use code LIGHTYEARS at checkout for 15% off your order and receive a free gift of your choice after purchase. Take control of your wellness journey today! https://bit.ly/viialightyears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 2025 • 47min
MLK Weekend Recap: Warriors are Stuck, Should the Warriors go young and Jordan Poole returns
Sam and Tommy discuss the state of the stale Warriors and where the Warriors go from here. (23:18) What to make of Draymond Green’s public apology and (26:20) did they make a mistake trading Jordan Poole?Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy GunnProducer: Tim AnganSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsors:🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com.💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa🌿 Viia: Use code LIGHTYEARS at checkout for 15% off your order and receive a free gift of your choice after purchase. Take control of your wellness journey today! https://bit.ly/viialightyears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 17, 2025 • 46min
Is This The End For The Warriors? Ft. Kevin O'Connor
Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports joins the pod to compare the similarities between Steph’s Warriors and Tom Brady’s Patriots. Is this the end? Next (12:24) they discuss Kuminga and if we are being gaslit. Finally (34:11) Sam and Andy discuss similarities between the end of the Warriors and Giants run.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Kevin O'ConnorProducer: Tim AnganSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsors:🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com.🌿 Viia: Use code LIGHTYEARS at checkout for 15% off your order and receive a free gift of your choice after purchase. Take control of your wellness journey today! https://bit.ly/viialightyears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 2025 • 49min
Warriors Beat Wolves: Is Steph Curry Mad At Us??
Sam and Tommy recap the Warriors narrow win in Minnesota and discuss Steph’s reaction to media speculation that the Warriors are waving the white flag. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy GunnProducer: Tim AnganSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsors:🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com🌿 Viia: Use code LIGHTYEARS at checkout for 15% off your order and receive a free gift of your choice after purchase. Take control of your wellness journey today! https://bit.ly/viialightyears💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices