Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari discuss the schematic shortcomings of the Moreyball Rockets, answer why Andre Iguodala and Draymond Green just need to shoot, Curry and KD’s on-court blossoming, the Cavs with IT, and New Year’s Resolutions around the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Dunleavy stories (1:00) The Warriors v. Cavaliers Xmas Day Game (3:30) And our takes on every Western conference team from Bottom to Top (23:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chase Down and Light Years pods come together in anticipation of Cavs-Warriors on Christmas to discuss the state of the rivalry, how a big-name addition could help the Cavs, who poses the greatest threats to each team and of course, air their grievances. Show Notes: 00:00-10:15: Introduction, Watching the Steph-less Warriors, the battle for Jordan Bell's soul 10:16-18:22: Dueling Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook obsessions 18:23-27:23: How Paul George or Marc Gasol affect a Warriors series 27:24-36:08 : Looking ahead to Christmas Day game, Discussing Cavs bench play 36:09-46:55: Greater threat: Celtics or Rockets, discussing Warriors and Cavs asterisks 46:56-54:46: A Festivus Airing of Grievances 54:47: Wrap up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari bring on The Athletic’s Anthony Slater to discuss how Kevin Durant has changed since Oklahoma, Coach Kerr’s favorite player, and how he dealt with Russell Westbrook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari discuss fan appreciation for Kevin Durant, if Steph and KD will ever peak together, and Celtics/Houston’s chances against GSW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy and Sam are joined by The Athletic’s Marcus Thompson to talk about the real KD, the Warriors evolution, and real v. Superficial toughness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy and Sam are joined by Sports Illustrated's Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver to discuss Warriors road trip, If Boston or Phili is the future of the east, what to make of OKC and how the Warriors ruin the rest of the NBA​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy are joined by Warriorsworld's Sheed Malek to discuss NBA fan twitter, Cavs Instagram corniness and Warriors rise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Lie, Sam Esfandiari welcome in Zach Harper.  Discussing GSW playing with or without KD (2:12), Where the Wolves are (9:50), Outside perceptions of GSW fanbase (15:05), “Real of Fake News” NBA Edition (19:15) and Jamal Crawford’s quotes on the Clippers (41:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu. The lethargic Warriors, studio gangster Wizards, and early observations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices