Breaking Down Dubs-Celtics: NBA Finals Preview?

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Breaking Down Dubs-Celtics: NBA Finals Preview?

FromLight Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

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Jan 28, 2019

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Andy and Saam return to discuss GSW/Celtics, whether Kawhi is even better than PG, Cousins’ play so far, West contenders, and fun LeBron conspiracy theories.
Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari
Producer: Ben Cruz

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Released:

Jan 28, 2019

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Titles in the series (100)

Light Years is dedicated to talking Golden State Warriors Basketball, the NBA, and everything else -- hosted by experts Saam Esfandiari and Andy Liu from WarriorsWorld.

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Light Years - Episode 26: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu. The lethargic Warriors, studio gangster Wizards, and early observations. by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
50 min listen
Light Years - Episode 22: We've sent Andy to South Korea... Please don't ask any questions why. Enjoy. by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
51 min listen
Light Years - Episode 23: Andy is back from Asia... Unfortunately that means another pod... Sorry. by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
58 min listen
Light Years - Episode 25: Andy and Saam are back talking GSW’s China struggles, MouthpieceGate, Giannis’ Future, and the rest of the NBA. by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
46 min listen
Light Years - Episode 37: Co-founder of 'Leverage The Chat' BLK Tray joins Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari to go over if there was ever even a Cavs-GSW rivalry, Steph’s Under Armour contract, and a rolling list of stories that inclue Monta Ellis in a strip club, Stack Jack, Nellie, and Anthony Randolph. by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
50 min listen
Light Years - Episode 24: Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari discuss first game observations, expectations and Kerr's fat shaming. by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
47 min listen
Light Years - Episode 27: 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) by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
50 min listen
Light Years Ep 41: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by CSN Warriors Outsider’s Drew Shiller and Grant Liffman to talk about how they made it on TV, best player-coach on the Warriors, Drew’s defense against Klay Thompson in college, are the Cavs going to be one of the worst teams to make it to the NBA Finals in recent history?, Grant’s whiskey preference, and who will get traded in the offseason.. by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
56 min listen
Light Years - Episode 30: 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. by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
75 min listen
Light Years - Episode 28: Sam and Andy are joined by Warriorsworld's Sheed Malek to discuss NBA fan twitter, Cavs Instagram corniness and Warriors rise. by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
52 min listen
Light Years Look Ahead: ....And we're back! Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari welcome you to the new Light years podcast. by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
8 min listen
Light Years - Episode 33: 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 by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
63 min listen
Light Years Ep 45: Anthony Slater and Marcus Thompson of The Athletic join Light Years to discuss Houston’s case as a true contender, Andre Iguodala’s doctors, the Warriors’ overall social impact, and favorite hypothetical postseason matchups. by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
60 min listen
Light Years - Episode 32: 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 by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
50 min listen
Light Years - Episode 29: 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 by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
63 min listen
Light Years Ep 40: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari return to discuss everything that ails the Warriors, whether fans should stress, trade deadline candidates, mailbag questions regarding Rockets/Thunder, and the future power struggle of the FO for Klay/Draymond. Timestamps (edit these as you wish Saam) 0:00 - Harry B memories 3:00 - Andy's rant on GSW fans incessant worrying 7:00 - Thunder game analysis 20:00 - who GSW respects as players 25 - TO issues and bench 29 - Should the Warriors trade assets? Will they? 35 - Mailbag Questions! by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
52 min listen
Roasting LeBron's Lakers, Steph vs. KD & Damian Jones' First Week: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari return to their usual antics, roasting LeBron’s Lakers, debating Steph vs. KD on a franchise, game analysis and a deep dive into Damian Jones’ play during the first week of the season. Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Producer: Ben Cruz by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
53 min listen
Summer Break Is Over! It's Training Camp Time (feat. Bonta Hill): Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari return to discuss Warriors Media Day with 95.7 The Game’s Bonta Hill, then go over all the offseason news including LeBron’s move, Kawhi’s refusal to talk or laugh normally, and the Jimmy Butler saga. Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Guest: Bonta Hill Producer: Ben Cruz by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
59 min listen
Light Years - Episode 34: 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) by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
56 min listen
Light Years - Episode 35: 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. by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
51 min listen
Light Years - Episode 38: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari discuss the NBA in shambles, from LeBron James’ leadership, Jason Kidd’s swindling, Wizards’ players’ only meeting, the end of the Spurs, and the Rockets’ thirst for credibility. by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
50 min listen
Light Years - Episode 31: 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. by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
45 min listen
Light Years Ep 47: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari return to discuss panic levels of GSW injuries, the greatest Steph/KD playoff moments past and future, the midrange game genius (?), and the stereotypes of San Francisco and Chase Center. by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
51 min listen
Light Years - Episode 39: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari bandy around topics that include parking logistics at the Chase Center, Celtics and Warriors rivalry, Lavar v Kerr, why the Pelicans don’t deserve AD, and LeBron James as a Clipper or Laker by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
55 min listen
Light Years - Ep 58: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari return to celebrate the 2-0 lead, the Steph/KD offense, and a long round of mailbag questions using the #LightYearsPodcast. by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
52 min listen
Should the Warriors Go for 74?: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari return to talk about Alfonzo McKinnie’s story, the fun bench, fanboy about Steph/KD, ask if the Warriors should go for 74 (!), and bring in Dave DuFour to talk about top contenders and some Celtics hot takes. Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Guest: Dave DuFour Producer: Ben Cruz by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
54 min listen
Light Years - Episode 36: Matt Moore of The Action Network joins Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari to talk about Steph as a point guard and historic talent, Draymond’s ref comments, Anthony Davis as a Warrior (?), LaVar Ball, and his most blocked fanbase. by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
57 min listen
Warriors-Raptors Finals Preview?! (feat. Blake Murphy of The Athletic): Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari return to talk about KD being better, Steve Kerr’s system, and Steph Curry's diplomatic approach to both the players and management. Blake Murphy of The Athletic also joins the guys to talk the Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard’s health, and predictions for rest of the season. Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Guest: Blake Murphy Producer: Ben Cruz by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
60 min listen
Light Years - Ep 52: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari discuss Russ slander, smallball Warriors lineups, a recap of the Spurs matchup, and all the key factors of the Pelicans series. by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
50 min listen
Light Years - Ep 42: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari return to muse on Nate Thurdmond, Team Steph’s All-Star L, Houston’s incessant need for respect, KD’s incessant need to be recognized as a top-2 NBA player, Favorite Steve Nash memories, and Trae Young criticism. by Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
49 min listen

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Breaking Down Dubs-Celtics: NBA Finals Preview?

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