Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

Sam and Andy recap the Warriors frustrating loss on Game 2. They discuss the Jimmy injury. Was it dirty? Later they examine the officiating in the playoffs and (16:02) Kuminga getting minutes. Later (21:41) we take calls from the Light Years goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special 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 🗄️ LinkedIn: The world’s largest professional network. Go to LinkedIn.com/Lightyears to post a job for free. 🌿 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! MUST be 21+ https://bit.ly/viialightyears Lucy: A tobacco free nicotine routine that you can feel good about. Go to Lucy.co/Lightyears and use promo code LIGHTYEARS to receive 20% of your first order. Must be 21+

Sam and Tommy preview Game 2. Can the Warriors main stars play 40+ mins again? (12:10) Which bench guy steps up? (19:53) Will the Rockets go to two big lineup and what’s the Warriors counter? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special 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 🗄️ LinkedIn: The world’s largest professional network. Go to LinkedIn.com/Lightyears to post a job for free.

Sam and Andy recap the Warriors beating the Rockets in Game 1. They discuss the Warriors beating Houston for the past ten years, (9:40) the Playoff Jimmy impact and (16:40) calls from the Light Years goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special 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! MUST be 21+ https://bit.ly/viialightyears 🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. Go to https://skims.com/lightyears to receive a discount on your first order. Lucy: A nicotine routine that you could feel good about. Go to Lucy.co/Lightyears and use promo code LIGHTYEARS to receive 20% of your first order. Must be 21+ 🗄️ LinkedIn: The world’s largest professional network. Go to LinkedIn.com/Lightyears to post a job for free.

Sam, Andy and Tommy preview the Warriors/Rockets series. What challenges does Houston present? Is Amen Thompson the new Steph stopper? Who guards Jimmy and more. (22:56) We discuss Jonathan Kuminga’s potential role in the series. How can he find his way into the rotation? (39:28) What advantages the Warriors might have. Finally (52:33) we predict X-factors in the series, our series predictions and Western Conference series picks. Host: Sam Esfandiari, Andy Liu, Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special 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 🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. Go to https://skims.com/lightyears to receive a discount on your first order. 🌿 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! MUST be 21+ https://bit.ly/viialightyears 💊 TimeLine: Improve your cellular health with Mitopure. Get 10% off your first order of Mitopure at timeline.com/lightyears 💪 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

Sam, Andy and Tommy celebrate the Warriors play-in win against the Grizzlies. They discuss the emergence of playoff Jimmy and the big two, Steph and Jimmy. (18:50) Ethan Strauss and Big Wos join the show to discuss the Warriors playoff landscape, Kuminga’s situation and more! Host: Sam Esfandiari, Tommy Gunn, Andy Liu Guest: Ethan Strauss, Wosny Lambre Producer: Tim Angan Special 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 🍺 SurfSide: Visit DrinkSurfSide.com to find participating retailers near you. ⛳️ PXG: Golf club innovation unboxed. Save up to 20% off your first order at PXG.com/lightyears 🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. Go to https://skims.com/lightyears to receive a discount on your first order. 🌿 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! MUST be 21+ https://bit.ly/viialightyears 💊 TimeLine: Improve your cellular health with Mitopure. Get 10% off your first order of Mitopure at timeline.com/lightyears

Sam and Andy recap a heartbreaking Warriors loss to the Clippers. They discuss whether the offense or defense struggled more. They debate if Steve Kerr treated this like a true Game 7 and give the Clippers their props. (26:10) Later, they discuss Kuminga being benched and why it wasn't surprising. (43:16) Finally, they wrap up the pod previewing the Tuesday night play-in game against Memphis. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special 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 🍺 SurfSide: Visit DrinkSurfSide.com to find participating retailers near you. ⛳️ PXG: Golf club innovation unboxed. Save up to 20% off your first order at PXG.com/lightyears 🌿 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! MUST be 21+ https://bit.ly/viialightyears 💊 TimeLine: Improve your cellular health with Mitopure. Get 10% off your first order of Mitopure at timeline.com/lightyears

Sam and Andy assess the Warriors’ playoff position with one big game vs Clippers remaining. Later (30:36) they discuss if the Warriors need the sixth seed or if they're better suited in the play-in? Finally they (37:46) discuss Kerr’s subliminal message to Kuminga. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special 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 ⛳️ PXG: Golf club innovation unboxed. Save up to 20% off your first order at PXG.com/lightyears 🍺 SurfSide: Visit DrinkSurfSide.com to find participating retailers near you. 💊 TimeLine: Improve your cellular health with Mitopure. Get 10% off your first order of Mitopure at timeline.com/lightyears 🌿 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! MUST be 21+ https://bit.ly/viialightyears

Tommy and Andy react to a terrible Warriors loss to the Spurs. Is there a silver lining with Jimmy Butler's performance despite the loss. (10:53) Concerns of lack of shot making? (18:52) Next, they examine the Western conference standings and explore all potential seeding outcomes for the Warriors. (32:35) Later, they discuss if this loss affected Draymond's case for DPOY, (36:07) then close out the show with predicting where the Warriors finish and how the rest of the Western conference shakes out. Host: Tommy Gunn and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special 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 ⛳️ PXG: Golf club innovation unboxed. Save up to 20% off your first order at PXG.com/lightyears 🍺 SurfSide: Visit DrinkSurfSide.com to find participating retailers near you. 🌿 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! MUST be 21+ https://bit.ly/viialightyears 💊 TimeLine: Improve your cellular health with Mitopure. Get 10% off your first order of Mitopure at timeline.com/lightyears

Sam and Tommy react to the Warriors win against the most pathetic looking Suns team. Luckily, it meant the starters got to rest. (7:24) They talk Bradley Beal wasting away and the bad culture in Phoenix, (20:36) Mike Malone’s surprise firing, why things could go downhill for Denver and where Kerr stands in a hectic coaching landscape. Finally (36:52) they discuss next coach to reach Kerr's longevity and Coach of the Year. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special 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. ⛳️ PXG: Golf club innovation unboxed. Save up to 20% off your first order at PXG.com/lightyears 🌿 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 💊 TimeLine: Improve your cellular health with Mitopure. Get 10% off your first order of Mitopure at timeline.com/lightyears

Sam and Andy recap a frustrating loss to the Houston Rockets where Steph and Jimmy didn't assert enough. A reason to worry or just one of those games? Why there's reasons to be happy: played four playoff teams and beat three of them. Did they look a little old against the Rockets? Plus, do we believe that Jimmy can rise up when needed? Next (38:51) we look at playoff seedings and opine on if the Warriors have an easy or tough path. Lastly (44:22) has the Warriors recent hot streak brought back the old boo birds? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special 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 🍺 SurfSide: Visit DrinkSurfSide.com to find participating retailers near you. 🌿 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! MUST be 21+ https://bit.ly/viialightyears 💊 TimeLine: Improve your cellular health with Mitopure. Get 10% off your first order of Mitopure at timeline.com/lightyears

Tommy and Andy recap a massive Warriors win against the Nuggets. They discuss the continual excellence of Steph Curry — How many more seasons can he play at this level? (19:34) Sam joins to discuss Draymond's DPOY case and Podz's taking an offensive leap. (36:17) Later, Ethan Strauss stops by to offer his perspective on all things Warriors and an overall outlook of the rest of league. Host: Tommy Gunn, Andy Liu, Sam Esfandiari Guest: Ethan Strauss Producer: Tim Angan Special 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! MUST be 21+ https://bit.ly/viialightyears 💊 TimeLine: Improve your cellular health with Mitopure. Get 10% off your first order of Mitopure at timeline.com/lightyears

Sam and Tommy recap the Warriors' best win yet. The Luka trade couldn’t have been better for the Warriors and the two timelines win - Podz playing with extra juice vs Austin Reaves? (12:21) Kuminga laid the blueprint for playoffs and (19:36) Draymond DPOY. Later (30:28) Daman Rangoola joins the show for insight on the Lakers perspective and playoff landscape. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Guest: Daman Rangoola Producer: Tim Angan Special 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 🍺 SurfSide: Visit DrinkSurfSide.com to find participating retailers near you. 🌿 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! MUST be 21+ 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

Sam and Tommy discuss the Warriors big win against the Grizz and our growing confidence in this team. (9:55) We discuss the ageless Steph Curry and an iconic 52/10/8 performance. Next (20:02) we discuss Looney 3's and rotation choices. Finally (33:55) we take listener questions. Can the Warriors get the 4th seed? Would you rather face OKC earlier or later? Are Grizz a rival? and more! Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special 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! MUST be 21+ https://bit.ly/viialightyears 💊 TimeLine: Improve your cellular health with Mitopure. Get 10% off your first order of Mitopure at timeline.com/lightyears

Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors’ rout of the San Antonio Spurs, what Kuminga’s injury means for him and playoff rotation. (23:37) Later they talk playoff outlook and insights on the Grizzlies collapse and who they’d rather play; Lakers or Nuggets. (38:30) Finally, they discuss the Warriors potential picks from March Madness like Walter Clayton Jr. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special 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 🍺 SurfSide: Visit DrinkSurfSide.com to find participating retailers near you. 🌿 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! MUST be 21+ https://bit.ly/viialightyears 💊 TimeLine: Improve your cellular health with Mitopure. Get 10% off your first order of Mitopure at timeline.com/lightyears

Tommy and Andy recap the Warriors win against the Pelicans. They discuss the team having to readjust and some recent struggles on offense. (19:58) Next, they discuss Steph’s first game back and how he’s still playing at a high level. (25:15) Later, they analyze how Kuminga's performed since coming back from injury. (39:43) Finally, they wrap up with standings watch. Host: Tommy Gunn and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special 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 🍺 SurfSide: Visit DrinkSurfSide.com to find participating retailers near you. 🌿 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! MUST be 21+ https://bit.ly/viialightyears 💊 TimeLine: Improve your cellular health with Mitopure. Get 10% off your first order of Mitopure at timeline.com/lightyears

Sam and Tommy react to disappointing loss to the Heat. How much was Steph missed versus how flawed is roster? Next (20:02) is the Jimmy Butler glow wearing off or is this just a blip on the radar? (33:35) Finally, goon calls on favorite Warriors that Steph helped get paid. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special 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 🍺 SurfSide: Visit DrinkSurfSide.com to find participating retailers near you. 🌿 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 💊 TimeLine: Improve your cellular health with Mitopure. Get 10% off your first order of Mitopure at timeline.com/lightyears

Sam and Andy discuss Warriors lose in Atlanta, cause for concern or just a mini slump without Steph? Next (20:08) we discuss the curious case of Kuminga. Lastly (35:32) we discuss Onyeka Okongwu and 2020 draft blues and (45:20) the standings. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special 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! MUST BE 21+ https://bit.ly/viialightyears 🍽 Factor: Chef made gourmet-ready to eat meals delivered to you by Factor. Use code FactorPodcast to receive 50% off your first box of meals at factormeals.com/factorpodcast 💪 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

Sam and Andy discuss Jake Fischer’s Jimmy Butler article and Mike Dunleavy the GM. Is this a honeymoon or can they go all the way? Next (23:14) we discuss how we feel about the current team versus 2022 and 2015. Lastly (37:22) we make cases for biggest reason we are optimistic or pessimistic in the playoffs. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Special 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! MUST BE 21+ https://bit.ly/viialightyears 🍽 Factor: Chef made gourmet-ready to eat meals delivered to you by Factor. Use code FactorPodcast to receive 50% off your first box of meals at factormeals.com/factorpodcast

Sam and Tommy recap a big Warriors win against the Bucks and preview of Playoff Jimmy + amazing Draymond Green defense. Next (20:17) we discuss the young players fitting in around the core and Kuminga’s struggles in doing so. Finally (39:20) we analyze who is the worst match up for this team in the playoffs? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special 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 🍽 Factor: Chef made gourmet-ready to eat meals delivered to you by Factor. Use code FactorPodcast to receive 50% off your first box of meals at factormeals.com/factorpodcast

Sam and Tommy recap a stinker loss to Denver. Is the loss a wake up call that they need to give Steph and vets a breather? (20:28) Later they talk Jonathan Kuminga’s fit alongside Butler, (31:39) Jimmy’s performance and (38:14) a look at the playoff picture. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special 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 💊 TimeLine: Improve your cellular health with Mitopure. Get 10% off your first order of Mitopure at timeline.com/lightyears 🍽 Factor: Chef made gourmet-ready to eat meals delivered to you by Factor. Use code FactorPodcast to receive 50% off your first box of meals at factormeals.com/factorpodcast