

Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
Blue Wire
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.
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Jan 31, 2021 • 1h 3min
The Warriors Quarterly Report with Dave DuFour
Sam and Andy are joined by the Daily Ding's Dave DuFour to discuss Rodney McGruder-gate and what really motivates the criticism of Klay and Draymond's comments. Later they discuss the Warriors thru 20 games, if they are where we expected, where they are headed, Wiseman's development, the trade deadline and whether the Warriors are aggressive or conservative with trades/roster moves.Host: Andy Liu & Sam EsfandiariGuest: Dave DuFourProducer: Tim Angan
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Jan 29, 2021 • 50min
Frustrations in Phoenix and Trade Rumors
Sam and Andy discuss the frustrating loss to Phoenix, the confusing offense and what they're trying to do with Oubre and Draymond. Later they discuss the recent trade rumors, Oubre for Lonzo Ball and the Bradley Beal sweepstakes.Host: Andy Liu & Sam EsfandiariProducer: Tim Angan
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Jan 27, 2021 • 57min
State of the team, Trade talk and Mailbag questions with Bonta Hill
Sam and Andy are joined by NBCSN Bay Area's Bonta Hill. They discuss Warrior fan expectations, similarities between Steve Kerr and Kyle Shanahan, Wiseman moved to the bench, Oubre's lost role and potential trade. Later on, we answer listener questions such as: What would Bonta Hill do as a GM? What do the Warriors need to do to get Steph to sign an extension?Host: Andy Liu & Sam EsfandiariGuest: Bonta HillProducer: Tim Angan
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Jan 25, 2021 • 56min
Stubbornness plagues GSW, Steph passes Reggie Miller, and the Wolves pick
Sam and Andy discuss the starting lineup woes and stubbornness contributing to it, whether the Warriors should make a lineup change and who is most at fault for this. Later on they discuss the Wolves pick, Steph passing Reggie Miller and answer some mailbag questions.Host: Andy Liu & Sam EsfandiariProducer: Tim Angan
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Jan 22, 2021 • 39min
Terrible officiating, Starting lineup numbers and Wiseman's Development
Sam is joined by Aaron Larsuel to discuss the Warriors sub-par night vs the Knicks, poor officiating and the Draymond ejection. Later on, they dig into lineup data suggesting the starting 5 is a problem and what can potentially be done. Finally they discuss Wiseman's development and what to hope for from him for rest of season.Host: Andy Liu & Sam EsfandiariGuest: Aaron LarsuelProducer: Tim AnganThanks to our sponsor Action Network. Sign up today and use our promo code "LIGHTYEARS" to received 50% off an annual PRO subscription!
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Jan 21, 2021 • 55min
Best win of the season, Wiseman dunking and Kerr's starting lineup comments
Sam and Andy discuss Warriors win over the Spurs, Steph and Draymond setting the tone, Wiseman in the dunkers spot, and later they discuss Kerr's comments on the starting lineup and team development patterns.Host: Andy Liu & Sam EsfandiariProducer: Tim AnganThanks to our sponsor Action Network. Sign up today and use our promo code "LIGHTYEARS" to received 50% off an annual PRO subscription.
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Jan 19, 2021 • 44min
Warriors beat the Lakers, Oubre's Coming out party and more!
Sam and Andy are back to discuss the Warriors win over the Lakers, Oubre's coming out party, Steph hesitation, our thoughts on lineups, rotations and other game to game trends. Plus ex-players weird tweets and your questions.Host: Andy Liu & Sam EsfandiariProducer: Tim AnganThanks to this weeks sponsor Action Network. Sign up at today and use our promo code "LIGHTYEARS" to receive 50% off an annual PRO subscription.
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Jan 16, 2021 • 55min
Starting Lineup Woes, Lack of Shooting, and our memories of the Warrior-Harden rivalry
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors starting lineup woes, the lack of shooting, Wiseman's role and how much is on coaching vs. front office. Later we discuss our memories of the Warriors/Harden rivalry and our thoughts on Harden to the Nets. Finally we answer a couple of your questions.Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/joinHost: Andy Liu & Sam EsfandiariProducer: Tim Angan
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Jan 13, 2021 • 55min
Pacers Loss, Thoughts on Warriors Homestand and the Steph Slander Narrative with Trysta Krick
Sam and Andy discuss the loss to Indiana, how teams are defending Steph, if Draymond is making a run for DPOY and our overall thoughts on the 4-3 homestand. Later they are joined by Trysta Krick from the This League Podcast to discuss where and why the Steph Slander comes from.Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/joinHost: Andy Liu & Sam EsfandiariSpecial Guest: Trysta KrickProducer: Tim Angan
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Jan 11, 2021 • 50min
GSW-TOR Postgame
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors escaping Toronto, the starting lineup vs. back up lineups, what to do with Kelly Oubre's struggles and take your questions.Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/joinHost: Andy Liu & Sam Esfandiari
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