Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

Podcast guest Dave DuFour joins Light Years, discussing Terry Stotts departure, Chris Paul's impact on the team, lineup flexibility and chemistry for the Golden State Warriors, defensive issues, and Steph Curry's constant threat on the court.

Sam and Andy are joined by Trysta Krick to discuss her predictions for the Warriors’ first 10 games. They discuss Chris Paul’s fit, the need for young players to take a leap and Steve Kerr’s FIBA blunders. Finally they break down the contenders and picks to win the title.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Trysta KrickProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy discuss Kuminga's preseason leap. Is it real? They also discuss Podz steady play. Next (11:01) they discuss the slow starting lineup. Cause for worry? Finally (24:25) they discuss Bob Myers' ESPN debut and Klay's contract extension. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andy and Sam discuss Klay Thompson’s recent interview about his extension situation. Who has leverage? (18:22) Then they discuss why Steve Kerr’s extension talks are quiet. (35:06) Later, they look over which Warriors made ESPN’s top 100 list.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kevon Looney joins Light Years and discusses connectivity, what it’s like playing with Chris Paul, Kuminga in practice and his new award.  Next (16:04) we react to his Kuminga takes, (27:22) Celtics v. Bucks and finally (35:20) a little Niners talk.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Kevon LooneyProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy react to the Warriors first preseason game. Thoughts on Kuminga's big game. Is he gonna break out?Next (10:32) discuss how weird it is to see CP3 in a GSW jersey and (16:23) overall team depth.  Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy are joined by KRON 4's Jason Dumas to discuss the Warriors first days of training camp, the “connectivity” and (4:49) Jonathan Kuminga. Later (26:03), they talk Klay Thompson at the 4 and finally take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Jason DumasProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy recap all the media day highlights and the team’s professional vibe. Later (13:36) they discuss what Draymond’s injury means and his comments on CP3. Finally, (27:14) the goons call in to talk Kuminga, Wiggins, no more Gen-Z basketball and more.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy welcome the legend, Tim Kawakami to discuss all things Warriors.They discuss the Chris Paul gamble and the commitment to one timeline, aka Steph's timeline. How (10:50) Kuminga is the key piece to determining if they can get back to contention.Next (22:02) they discuss changes in front office. Would Bob Myers have done the CP3 trade? What's Dunleavy like?Later (39:47) they discuss the mutual admiration 49ers and Warriors have for each other. Finally (46:37) they discuss the disappointment that is the SF Giants.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Tim KawakamiProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guest Dame Traded discusses the Damian Lillard trade to Milwaukee. They analyze the impact on title odds. They also discuss Suns and Blazers' returns and whether GSW should trade for Jrue Holiday. Finally, they talk about the Rudy Gay camp invite.