Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

Sam and Tommy recap the Warriors win over hornets and their recent surge, how does Kuminga reintegrate into the group? Next (17:54) they discuss the 10 year anniversary of 2015 championship team. Favorite memories, games and players from the historic chip. Finally (35:19) where do the Warriors stand in the playoff hunt and Podz makes them unguardable. 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 🩳 Skims: A solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. Go to https://skims.com/lightyears to receive a discount on your first order. 🍽 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy discuss Andre Iguodala's Jersey retirement. What he meant to the Warriors and the start of the Steph Curry celebration tour. Next (19:16) we discuss Jimmy Buckets and his Iguodala like impact. Finally (38:02) we discuss which teams we might be afraid of. 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 🩳 Skims: A solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. Go to https://skims.com/lightyears to receive a discount on your first order. 🍽 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Tommy discuss why this win was reminiscent of the 2015 Warriors. Next (5:42) Jimmy is Iguodala-esque and how he maximizes Moody and Podz. Finally (30:02) where can the Warriors go in the standings. Is the team better than 2022? 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 🍽 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Tommy preview the second half and discuss the reasons for their high levels of optimism for post trade deadline Dubs. (13:37) They react to Draymond proclaiming a title. Next (25:10) they look at the remaining schedule and make standings predictions. Finally (30:16) which young guys are going to be the largest contributors. 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 🍽 Factor: Chef made gourmet-ready to eat meals delivered to you by Factor. Use code LIGHTYEARS50OFF to receive 50% off your first box of meals at FactorMeals.com/LightYears50Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy return to discuss Steph Curry appreciation week during All Star Weekend, (9:42) his place as the GOAT athlete in the Bay Area, (18:15) his relationship to fellow stars like Kyrie and Harden and (26:37) which Bay Area team is closest to winning a title. 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. 🍽 Factor: Chef made gourmet-ready to eat meals delivered to you by Factor. Use code LIGHTYEARS50OFF to receive 50% off your first box of meals at FactorMeals.com/LightYears50Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy and Tommy recap the last 2 games. Have Moody and Podz taken a leap? (19:09) They give their thoughts on the “first half” of the season. (38:24) Lastly, they discuss Jonathan Kuminga’s eventual return from injury, his fit with Jimmy Butler and the All-Star Game in San Francisco. 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. 💪 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 🍽 Factor: Chef made gourmet-ready to eat meals delivered to you by Factor. Use code LIGHTYEARS50OFF to receive 50% off your first box of meals at FactorMeals.com/LightYears50Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Tommy discuss the vibe shift with Jimmy Butler and (5:26) how guys like Moody and Podz are benefiting. (14:54) Is Quinten Post the real deal? Finally (25:39) how far can the Warriors move up in the standings? 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 🍽 Factor: Chef made gourmet meals delivered by Factor. Use code LIGHTYEARS50OFF to receive 50% off your first box of meals at FactorMeals.com/LightYears50Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Andy recap the Warriors win against the Bulls. They discuss Steph looking rejuvenated, Jimmy Butler's first games as a Warrior and him being a true second option. (28:35) Later, they analyze Steve Kerr's comments and if he's bought in on the Jimmy Butler experience. (31:38) To wrap up the show they take calls from the 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. 💪 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

The trade deadline has passed! Sam and Tommy share their thoughts on Jimmy being the Warriors only deadline acquisition. (7:28) Next, they discuss potential buyout candidates. (24:34) Later, they debate if Jimmy is the best player Steph and Draymond have played with (besides KD) and discuss Jimmy’s fit with the team. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam, Andy and Tommy discuss the Warriors trade for Jimmy Butler. (2:32) reaction to the trade and how Jimmy fits on Steph’s timeline. (14:58) Joe Lacob’s urgency after the Luka trade and (31:29) Steve Kerr’s reaction. 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. 💪 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 recap the Warriors' win against Orlando and reflect on what could be the last few games for some players. Next (8:28) we discuss desperation leaks. Are the Warriors calling teams for a star: KD, PG, Jimmy, Zion? (17:41) Will KD come home? 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam, Andy and Tommy react to the shocking Luka Dončić trade. They break down whether this positions the Warriors to get LeBron and or KD. Next they discuss if this trade set up more blockbusters in the league and later react to the Zach LaVine/De'Aaron Fox trade. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Tommy react to Steve Kerr admitting the Warriors need to make a move. Later, they discuss the state of the (18:15) Jimmy Butler and (31:42) Zach LaVine trade rumors. Will the Warriors actually capitalize? 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! https://bit.ly/viialightyears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Tommy react to the Warriors’ big win vs OKC. (18:14) They discuss Steph’s USA Basketball Player of the year honor and (27:56) rumors of GSW’s view on a trade for Zach Lavine over Jimmy Butler 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! https://bit.ly/viialightyears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam discusses the Warriors being back in the mix for Jimmy Butler, (5:53) the potential trade pieces involved and the reasons they should pursue the deal. (19:02) Later, Sam proposes a three team trade between the Warriors, Heat and Sixers. Host: Sam Esfandiari 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 Andy recap the Warriors lose to the Lakers. They evaluate their level of optimism regarding improving the team before Steph retires. (11:35) Next they discuss Quinten Post and (24:11) they react to Kendrick Perkins' quote on Steph being the only star without a second option. (38:32) Lastly what do the Warriors do if they don't acquire a second star? 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 Tommy recap the Warriors win against the Bulls. They highlight the fresh energy brought by Quinten Post and discuss (11:07) Steph Curry being named an All-Star starter. (21:06) They explore Nikola Vucevic and (23:42) LaVine trade scenarios, would you trade Kuminga? (39:35) Later, they reminisce on the 10 year anniversary of Klay's 37 point quarter. 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! https://bit.ly/viialightyears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Tommy discuss the state of the stale Warriors and where the Warriors go from here. (23:18) What to make of Draymond Green’s public apology and (26:20) did they make a mistake trading Jordan Poole? 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! https://bit.ly/viialightyears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports joins the pod to compare the similarities between Steph’s Warriors and Tom Brady’s Patriots. Is this the end? Next (12:24) they discuss Kuminga and if we are being gaslit. Finally (34:11) Sam and Andy discuss similarities between the end of the Warriors and Giants run. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Kevin O'Connor 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Tommy recap the Warriors narrow win in Minnesota and discuss Steph’s reaction to media speculation that the Warriors are waving the white flag. 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 💪 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