Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

Sam and Tommy recap the Warriors loss to the Raptors. They discuss the team feeling stale and (12:20) analyze Draymond's quote on not mortgaging the future. (25:55) Later, they choose which teams they're buying as contenders and (31:50) midseason MVP.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tommy and Andy cover a variety of subjects regarding the Warriors. They briefly highlight Gui Santos and his play over the previous two games. (14:21) They delve into the Warriors' stagnation and explore ways they might be able to salvage the season. Would a Myles Turner or Nikola Vucevic trade be possible? (29:49) Later, they take a broad view of the entire league and pick their contenders, title favorites and (44:02) analyze if the Warriors could do anything to get back into contender status.Host: Tommy Gunn 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.🌿 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

Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors hitting rock bottom and analyze why Steph is so despondent. (5:45) Next they discuss the core issue with the roster and guys being miscasted into roles. (20:02) Later they explore four options the Warriors might consider to move forward. (33:29) Finally, they close out the show by examining if a stretch big could improve the team.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

Sam and Aaron discuss Warriors weekend. Where does the roster stand after a 1-1 weekend?  Where does Kuminga stand after his injury news? (08:15) Next they discuss the Jimmy Butler rumors and Warriors, (21:06) what is up with the front office? Finally (44:15) we discuss Nikola Vucevic and Warriors fit.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Aaron LarsuelProducer: Donald PazSpecial 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🌿 Viya: 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

Tommy and Andy break down the Warriors' dominant win over the 76ers, highlighting the team’s impressive shooting performance. Then, they dive into Steph Curry’s stellar game, discussing his longevity, ongoing battle with knee tendinitis, and his undeniable importance to the team (20:04). Finally, they talk about Kevin Durant’s rumored unhappiness in Phoenix and whether a reunion with the Warriors could be in the cards (36:35).Host: Tommy Gunn and Andy LiuProducer: Donald PazSpecial 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🪒 Manscaped: The ultimate grooming experience with the Chairman Pro Electric Foil Shaver. Get 20% off and free shipping with promo code LIGHTYEARS at Manscaped.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

Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight joins Sam and Tommy for a midseason Warriors check in. What do Warriors do with Kuminga? Where are you at with this team? (17:57) where can they go in the second half? (23:58) Lebron to GSW?! Cam Johnson?! Lastly (40:33) our New Year’s resolutions for the Warriors and the NBA as a whole.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy GunnProducer: Donald PazSpecial 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.🎟️ GameTime: Your go-to app for last-minute tickets at unbeatable prices. Use promo code LIGHTYEARS for $20 off your first purchase on the GameTime app or at GameTime.co.🪒 Manscaped: The ultimate grooming experience with the Chairman Pro Electric Foil Shaver. Get 20% off and free shipping with promo code LIGHTYEARS at Manscaped.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

Sam and Tommy discuss Warriors loss to Cleveland and their lack of offense, Next (18:23) they discuss Evan Mobley, Kuminga and a re-draft of 2021.  Finally (36:28) they discuss if they're worried about Steph.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy GunnProducer: Donald PazSpecial 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.🪒 Manscaped: The ultimate grooming experience with the Chairman Pro Electric Foil Shaver. Get 20% off and free shipping with promo code LIGHTYEARS at Manscaped.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

Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors big win vs. Phoenix. The big closing lineup and Kuminga specifically. Next (16:10) they discuss how bad the team needed the win. Finally (35:30) they reflected on the Mike Brown firing.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Donald PazSpecial 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.🎟️ GameTime: Your go-to app for last-minute tickets at unbeatable prices. Use promo code LIGHTYEARS for $20 off your first purchase on the GameTime app or at GameTime.co.🪒 Manscaped: The ultimate grooming experience with the Chairman Pro Electric Foil Shaver. Get 20% off and free shipping with promo code LIGHTYEARS at Manscaped.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

Sam and Tommy discuss painful loss to Lakers. How it’s a perfect example of last 3 years and why franchise how’s it to Steph to do better. Next (17:53) they are joined by Laker Fan, Daman to discuss similarities between Laker and Warrior mediocrity. Finally (33:25) they both give their Xmas fixes for NBA AND discuss if they’d do all in for Jimmy.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy GunnProducer: Donald PazSpecial 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.🎟️ GameTime: Your go-to app for last-minute tickets at unbeatable prices. Use promo code LIGHTYEARS for $20 off your first purchase on the GameTime app or at GameTime.co.🪒 Manscaped: The ultimate grooming experience with the Chairman Pro Electric Foil Shaver. Get 20% off and free shipping with promo code LIGHTYEARS at Manscaped.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Tommy discuss a frustrating loss to the Pacers and Steph looking older. Is there anything the team can do to help this? Next (17:13) we discuss Steve Kerr’s comments on Jonathan Kuminga and Kuminga’s response, (27:00) Dennis Schröder’s play through 3 games and finally (34:01) an airing of grievances.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy GunnProducer: Donald PazSpecial 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.🎟️ GameTime: Your go-to app for last-minute tickets at unbeatable prices. Use promo code LIGHTYEARS for $20 off your first purchase on the GameTime app or at GameTime.co.🪒 Manscaped: The ultimate grooming experience with the Chairman Pro Electric Foil Shaver. Get 20% off and free shipping with promo code LIGHTYEARS at Manscaped.com.💪 Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! Get a DEXA Scan for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: BodySpec DEXA Scan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices