Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

Fresh off an off-season workout, George Kittle joins the podcast to talk about his journey to the league's emerging superstar tight end. George reflects on his family’s athleticism, his father coaching of all his teams and how his size impacted his recruiting out of high school. At Iowa, they talk the stacked tight end room and how his offensive linemen mentality helped him thrive. Finally, the guys remember their head-to-head matchup in George’s first game in the NFL and how he'll chance to change the way the positioned is valued for years to come. TE1 is presented by Chevy Silverado. This episode is also brought to you by Bud Light Seltzer. For more great podcasts check out BlueWirePods.com NOTE: This episode was recorded before Kittle signed his extension with the 49ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari discuss the Nuggets' surprising toughness (5:00), Bob Myers' thoughts on how to truly succeed in the playoffs (16:00) and wonder if James Harden has enough heart to win at the highest level (31:00).They also talk overall takeaways from the bubble (37:00), Giannis meeting with Bucks management (44:00) and answer questions from the Light Years Discord channel (49:00).Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by NBA Draft expert, Sam Vecenie, to discuss what Golden State plans to do with the number two pick, how James Wiseman potentially fits with the team and the Warriors' draft philosophy as a whole.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuest: Sam VecenieProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari discuss the Golden State Warriors' chances of winning as a super smallball team next season, Bob Myers and Joe Lacob's differing team-building philosophies (are they trying to be the Celtics, Spurs or Lakers?), Marvin Bagley as a Warriors trade-down option, and react to yet another Houston Rockets meltdown.And of course, they answer your Light Years Podcast mailbag questions!Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by NBA podcaster extraordinaire, Andrew Sharp, to talk the Warriors' number two pick in the NBA Draft, potentially trade options with the 76ers, other possible offseason targets and of course, the NBA Bubble.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG and TheraOne for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuest: Andrew SharpProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari went live right after the NBA Draft lottery to discuss the Warriors landing the number two overall pick. They welcome The Athletic's Marcus Thompson II to break down potential picks and options the Warriors have now that they know the exact spot where they will be picking.Subscribe to Light Years Premium here: https://www.bluewirepods.com/podcast/light-years-a-golden-state-warriors-podThanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG and TheraOne for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuest: Marcus Thompson IIProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari talk the Warriors' draft strategy, the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery, give their thoughts on the bubble games thus far and of course, answer your mailbag questions.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG and TheraOne for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari welcome back The Athletic's Ethan Strauss to talk Draymond Green's expensive "Inside the NBA" appearance,  the Warriors' draft/offseason needs and who will emerge from the NBA bubble as champion.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG and Deal Dash (promo code "Light Years") for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuest: Ethan StraussProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by The Ringer's Logan Murdock for an epic conversation about Stephen Curry's "Kobe energy", Logan's unforgettable first encounter with Steve Kerr and his favorite players he covered while on the beat with the Warriors.And somehow, Logan flips the script and gets Andy and Saam to admit their true feelings about some player named LeBron James.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG and Deal Dash (promo code "Light Years") for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuest: Logan MurdockProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are reunited just in time to discuss Bomani Jones calling Stephen Curry a "system player," Joe Lacob's plan to keep the Warriors "light years" ahead and answer more of your mailbag questions.Thanks to our friends over at Manscaped, and Deal Dash (promo code "Light Years") for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices