Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

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 unto 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 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! 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 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 🌿 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 Larsuel Producer: Donald Paz 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 🌿 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 Liu Producer: Donald Paz 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 🪒 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 Gunn Producer: Donald Paz 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. 🎟️ 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 Gunn Producer: Donald Paz 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. 🪒 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 Liu Producer: Donald Paz 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. 🎟️ 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 Gunn Producer: Donald Paz 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. 🎟️ 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 Gunn Producer: Donald Paz 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. 🎟️ 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

Sam and Andy discuss Steph saving the day and how the narrative on him is wrong. Next (07:47) they discuss true reason NBA ratings are down. Later (13:45) They discuss how Dennis Schröder was key to unlocking Podz and TJD. Finally (33:15) they discuss Kuminga's positive impact and double speak of his role. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Donald Paz A 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. 🎟️ 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. 📱 Mint Mobile: Premium wireless for as low as $15/month. Switch now and use promo code LIGHTYEARS at MintMobile.com/LightYears to start saving! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy recap an embarrassing Warriors 51 point blow out loss to the Grizzlies. They discuss Steph having one of the worst games of his career, is he washed? (17:50) They assess whether the team's shortcomings stem from Steve Kerr’s inability to develop young players or decisions made by the front office. (29:57) Later they examine the betting odds suggesting the Warriors are the favorite to sign Jimmy Butler and look into (38:09) Michael Porter Jr. or (42:47) Nikola Vucevic to GSW? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan PRIZE PICKS: Use code LIGHTYEARS for $50 match on $5 deposit Get a Bodyspec DEXA Scan for only $45 with promo code LIGHTYEARS45: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Tommy discuss the Warriors trading for Dennis Schroder and how he can have an immediate impact. (32:21) Later they recap the loss to the Mavs, discuss the teams defensive issues and Podz. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan PRIZE PICKS: Use code LIGHTYEARS for $50 match on $5 deposit Get a Bodyspec DEXA Scan for only $45 with promo code LIGHTYEARS45: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Tommy recap a frustrating loss to the Houston Rockets. They discuss the Warrior's ongoing inability to generate offensive to close out games. (17:09) They react to Steve Kerr's quote on the late foul call and (20:28) analyze Kuminga and (25:29) Podz's struggles. (34:46) Later they envision the possibilities with Jimmy Butler on the Warriors and more. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan PRIZE PICKS: Use code LIGHTYEARS for $50 match on $5 deposit Get a Bodyspec DEXA Scan for only $45 with promo code LIGHTYEARS45: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam is joined by Aaron Larsuel to discuss Shams Charania's trade rumors for the Warriors. They breakdown what it would take to acquire Jimmy Butler — would the Warriors be willing to part ways with Wiggins? (23:25) Later they discuss links with the Brooklyn Nets — Cam Johnson, Dennis Schröder and Dorian Finney-Smith. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Aaron Larsuel Producer: Tim Angan PRIZE PICKS: Use code LIGHTYEARS for $50 match on a $5 deposit Get a Bodyspec DEXA Scan for only $45 with promo code LIGHTYEARS45: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Tommy recap the Warriors win over the Timberwolves. They discuss Draymond's ongoing beef with Gobert, Buddy Hield finding his shot, and compare the shooting percentages from the beginning of the season until now. (15:01) Later they analyze the team declaring Kuminga as a starter while moving Draymond to the bench, (36:30) Podz's sophomore slump, (52:05) the NBA Cup and more. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan PRIZE PICKS: Use code LIGHTYEARS for $50 match on $5 deposit Get a Bodyspec DEXA Scan for only $45 with promo code LIGHTYEARS45: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Tommy recap the Warriors snapping their five game losing streak and beating the Houston Rockets. They discuss Jonathan Kuminga's career night and the trajectory of his season. (19:24) Later they analyze Podz's performance following Kerr's postgame comments, (27:15) Andrew Wiggins' renewed confidence in his shooting and more. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan VIIA: 15% off your first order with promo code LIGHTYEARS (Must be 21+) https://bit.ly/viialightyears PRIZE PICKS: Use code LIGHTYEARS for $50 match on $5 deposit Get a Bodyspec DEXA Scan for only $45 with promo code LIGHTYEARS45: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Tommy recap a fifth straight Warriors loss. They discuss if this team is just a "cute story", (13:20) react to Steve Kerr's postgame interview on the refs and (18:15) Podz needing to be a smarter decision maker. (34:36) Later they discuss when or if the team will finally make a trade, (41:30) Draymond's injury concern and more. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan PRIZE PICKS: Use code LIGHTYEARS for $50 match on $5 deposit VIIA: 15% off your first order with promo code LIGHTYEARS (Must be 21+) https://bit.ly/viialightyears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Tommy recap a Warriors loss to the Phoenix Suns. They analyze which side of the court—defense or offense—would be easier to improve and (10:40) the impact of De'Anthony Melton's absence. (21:50) They discuss trade targets and if GSW should prioritize defense or offense, (25:09) they make a case for and against Nikola Vucevic, (31:02) Myles Turner and more. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan PRIZE PICKS: Use code LIGHTYEARS for $50 match on $5 deposit Get a Bodyspec DEXA Scan for only $45 with promo code LIGHTYEARS45: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Tommy recap a Warriors loss to the Thunder. They discuss Draymond's performance and why he's still the best defender and debate if this was a "get right" game for Podz or Kuminga. (22:10) Later they react to Steve Kerr's postgame quote and his optimism of the team. (31:10) They wrap up with naming some of their favorite Thanksgiving dishes and (35:30) what they're thankful for with the Warriors. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan PRIZE PICKS: Use code LIGHTYEARS for $50 match on $5 deposit Get a Bodyspec DEXA Scan for only $45 with promo code LIGHTYEARS45: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Tommy recap a frustrating Warriors lose to the Brooklyn Nets. They discuss how the game felt reminiscent of the past two seasons, (8:50) Moses Moody only playing 16 minutes and how the Warriors would benefit from having a player like Dennis Schröder. (17:36) Later they discuss Kuminga's athleticism being missed in the lineup and (27:03) breakdown what a trade for Cam Johnson would look like and more. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan PRIZE PICKS: Use code LIGHTYEARS for $50 match on $5 deposit Get a Bodyspec DEXA Scan for only $45 with promo code LIGHTYEARS45: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices