Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

The full Light Years Gang (Sam, Andy, and Tommy) give reactions to the massive Warriors win against the Spurs. They discuss the statement made from the vets after postgame comments, whether this could be the start of run, and why this makes Steph, Draymond and Jimmy so special. (26:35) Later, they take Goon Calls to close out the show.

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3:48 - How much of this is road trip v. cause of concern? 

7:24 - Lineup/locker room issues?! 

25:29 - Is the Warriors system antiquated in context of the Thunder 

41:03 - Spurs back to back and if lineup changes will come 

46:51 - Draymond and Jimmy's pointed comments on defense and who it might be aimed at?

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Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors win over the Pacers. What changed in 3rd quarter to get them there and where does Kuminga fit in going forward?  Next (27:39) they discuss Jimmy butler and his impact. Finally (44:15) they discuss what they see in Podz.

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Andy and Tommy recap the Warriors-Nuggets blowout loss. They debate whether the current issue with the team is age or talent, (19:39) discuss the struggles of the Second Timeline, and (35:58) preview what the Warriors need to do for a winning road trip.

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2:02 - Missed opportunity for second timeline to show its stuff

4:18 - Didn't look good for Al Horford

11:13 - Should the young guys have brought it harder?

23:56 - Moses Moody the silver lining

32:48 - Will Richard positive impact every time

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2:03 - Get right game? 

4:18 - What 2nd half told us about Warriors/Jimmy 

6:52 - Young guys contributing 

20:26 - The Center Rotation 

28:42 - Goon calls

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3:28 - Kerr, Steph and Vets on disappointing back to back Ls and urgency

10:00 - Urgency and rotation decisions

23:17 - Warriors concerning Road/Home splits

28:30 - Spacing and Turnover issues

41:50 - Is it time for a starting lineup change?

45:42 - The White Ohtani: Brandin Podziemski

1:00:42 Who's better? Baseball Podziemski or Basketball Shohei

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2:30 - Giannis out and expectations 

4:58 - Schedule loss or cause for concern? 

13:42 - Are you concerned about Al Horford? 

28:45 - GOON CALLS

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1:55 - Never wrong just early - A TWO TIMELINES WIN 

10:13 - Depth personified by Steph and Jimmy not needing to over assert  

16:45 - Starting lineup changes and versatility 

25:57 - GOON CALLS (Guru, Mekus and McWalters)

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2:10 - The Second timeline is here, professional win v Memphis 

16:50 - Podz bounces back 

30:32 - GOON CALLS

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5:54 - Defensive Concerns

10:24 - Podz Struggles

21:02 - Kuminga

38:09 - Predictions for the next 4 games

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2:45 - Steph Better 

6:32 - Early read on Warriors after Aaron Gordon goes for 50 

12:40 - Jimmy Butler, the stabilizer 

19:27 - Goon Calls

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3:36 - The Lakers stink! 

4:07 - Warriors looked like last year, Jimmy GOAT 

8:52 - Kuminga break out game

23:21 - Goon Calls

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5:48 - Danny Emerman of SF Standard joins

7:00 - Opening day starting lineup

15:46 - How do Draymond and Horford play together?

21:32 - How real was their 23-8 post-Jimmy trade run?

36:17 - The goons call in!

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2:44 - Steve Kerr LOVES this roster 

10:11 - Concern over Jimmy/Moody injuries 

19:55 - Light Years plays AROUND THE HORN 

24:05 - What will be the Warriors most used starting 5? 

31:24 Will Steve Kerr be back in 2026/27? 

39:03 - Who will lead Warriors in minutes? 

46:27 - Who will win 2026 NBA MVP?

56:20 - Who will win the East? 

1:04:38 - SHOWDOWN: How will the Houston Rockets finish the season?

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1:50 - Preseason Thoughts/Ready for regular season 

4:39 - The most defined roster since 2022/Will Richard thoughts

24:29 - ESPN predicts 63 wins for the Warriors!

38:09 - Guru calls in

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3:52 - Which roster is better outside their top 2; Warriors or Lakers?

7:49 - Podz big game. How big a year 3 could we get from him?

15:36 - How year 3 leads to tough contract decisions

28:43 - Kuminga

30:40 - Gio joins and gives his takes

40:53 - Draymond takes

43:58 - Ready for season to start

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4:34 - ESPN Predicts Warriors to finish 2nd in the West

10:20 - Why Tommy thinks Warriors are the second best team

28:59 - What do Warriors need to do to be in the top tier of contenders per Jason?

38:29 - Whats the Warriors ideal starting 5?!

41:55 - Which young guy has most pressure to take next step?

45:38 - Who should they flip Kuminga for to be a true contender?

1:01:20 - Does this team benefit more from 2022 Poole or 2022 Wiggins?

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3:20 - Over/Under total win predictions

15:45 - Starting 5 predictions

24:32 - Giannis Rumors — Do the Warriors have enough to make a trade?

41:40 - Rapid fire questions

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Sam and Andy recap the Warriors preseason opener.

13:25 - Is this a breakout year for Moses Moody?!

19:38 - Kuminga & The formula for the remainder of his time

28:25 - GOON CALLS

33:05 - The vibes Horford gave callers

38:40 - Are the Warriors fake deep?

44:21 - What callers feel we are missing

52:44 - What if the Warriors signed Horford in 2016?

57:47 -  Al Horford beloved in Boston

1:08:35 - Final lineup thoughts

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Sam and Tommy discuss the Warriors vibe shift 

4:12 - Was this summer worth it?

13:50 - Steve Kerr speaks

23:30 - Al Horford is finally a Warrior and speaks to why it's a perfect fit

32:49 - Callers discussing Kuminga, Horford, rotations and more

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Sam and Andy react to Kuminga news. Who won the negotiation? — Warriors or Kuminga. 

(16:18) Later they discuss what needs to happen the first half of season for him to successfully move on from this summer’s stalemate.

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KNBR's John Dickinson joins the pod to discuss a weird Warriors media day.

9:35 - Steph seems annoyed by the JK situation

13:30 - The latest on JK and what to make of his absence

25:55 - Can this team get through 82 games?

40:45 - Where's JD's head at with the team

46:04 - Warriors younger players takes

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1:35 - Warriors sign Horford, Melton, GP2.. sort of

5:34 - Are they in the GSW group chat?

8:06 - Is Al Horford GSW's best center since Andrew Bogut?

13:50 - Which signing is most important to teams chances at success?

21:17 - Is the Kuminga contract saga the most annoying moment of Lacob era?

29:11 - What kind of player do they need to get in January for this to be worth it?

37:02 - Will Richard full contract

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3:30 - Jimmy's ESPN Rank

16:56 - The Kings are back at the trade table

21:30 -  Would you give up Buddy or Moody for Malik Monk?

23:00 - What would you be willing to do for Keegan Murray?

43:25 - Goon calls

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Sam and Andy discuss Aaron Turner's media tour. 

3:24 - Aaron Turner Media Tour 

7:10 - Why do you think he did it?! 

14:00 - Did it help? 

28:36 - No ones on same page.

42:23 - Goon Calls

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5:10 The frustration of Warriors-Kuminga situation

13:49 Lacob’s involvement in JK’s negotiation

31:10 Goon Callers

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Sam and Andy react to the latest Kuminga updates.

2:10 - Kuminga rejects Warriors upgraded offer!

4:35 - Why do we think Kuminga rejected the offers?

6:40 - Joe's involvement in this fiasco

15:20 - What the Warriors are missing?

23:01 - Who is throwing Joe under the bus?

33:18 - Reflecting on 2021 draft and what was worse — 2020 or 2021?

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Sam and Tommy discuss Steph Curry's media circuit.

(15:11) Is this the most skilled era?

(26:58) Panic time with Kuminga?

(28:40) How much blame does Mike Dunleavy Jr. get?

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Daman Rangoola joins the show to discuss Josh Giddey finally signing highlighting the Jonathan Kuminga indecision.

(23:21) Where the Luka Lakers future is headed and whether LeBron is a real fit for the Warriors.

(35:37) Kawhi Leonard Scandal and the realistic punishments the Clippers face

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Sam and Tommy are joined by Carson Breber from Nerd Sesh.

(4:45) Cam Thomas takes QO. Could Kuminga do the same?! 

(24:19) Clippers and Kawhi controversy. Will they be punished?! 

(47:07) Is MPJ a top 5 shooter? Who are best shooters in NBA behind Steph? 

(1:02:59) Can Carson list every Warriors draft pick since Lacob bought the team? 

(1:16:35) Can Carson name entire 1975 Warriors title team?

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Sam and Andy are joined by Grant Cohn.

(5:35) Kyle Shanahan and Steve Kerr — Do all coaches have a god complex?

(12:55) Compare the amount of leverage NBA and NFL teams have in contract negotiations. Compare the Kuminga and Juaun Jennings situation

(39:10) Discuss the state of media today and why we don’t get true investigative journalism anymore

(58:32) Grant’s take on Bay Area v. SD burritos 

(1:04:33) Grant’s prediction on the 49ers this season

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Sam and Andy are joined by Brett Siegel and discuss

(1:30) The Kuminga stand off

(10:26) Does Brett think the offer will change?

(14:38) Is this the new normal in the new CBA?

(18:41) Who does Brett think will fill out Warriors roster beyond Horford/Melton

(23:30) Warriors want to win a championship

(31:36) Do Sam and Andy believe Warriors are all in on a title?

(35:14) Which Bay Area team is closest to a title?

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Sam and Tommy answer more mailbag questions.

(2:02) What are locker room vibes if Kuminga signs Qualifying offer?

(9:15) Besides Kings/Suns/Bulls, dark horse team for Kuminga?!

(20:53) Favorite under the radar vet minimum signing options.

(39:45) Opening night starting 5 predictions.

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Sam and Andy take Mailbag Q’s and discuss:

(2:30) Gaming chair or nice Herman Miller chair?

(5:05) Why haven't Warriors offered Kuminga an extra year?

(19:49) What would you flip JK for at the trade deadline?

(27:53) Seth Curry or Malcolm Brogdon?

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Sam and Tommy discuss how washed Sam is, (10:57) the NBA schedule release and (20:04) what they expect from new national media partners, NBC and Amazon.

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Sam and Andy discuss the NBA schedule. Who the Warriors play on opening day and Xmas day. Next (16:56) Danny Emerman of the SF Standard joins to discuss where we're at with Kuminga. How does he think this will end?! Finally (30:05) Danny discusses differences between covering Giants and Warriors, plus Outside Land takes.

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Andy and Sam gather around the horn with Sacramento Kings expert Kyle Madson to discuss the Kings thought process on chasing Jonathan Kuminga and his prediction on how this negotiation process will end.

(33:38) Later we discuss another Random Warrior of the Day: Andris Biedrins

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Andy and Sam return to break down the latest round of Kuminga rumors including Sam Amick’s report of the upgraded Kings offer and Tim Kawakami’s report of halted sign-and-trade discussions. (8:16) They debate whether they would want Malik Monk at the risk of losing Moses Moody or Buddy Hield. 

(24:18) Later they discuss what the Warriors can learn from the Denver Nuggets trading a pick for Cam Johnson.

(33:58) To close out the pod they discuss the random Warrior of the day — Monta Ellis’ career in review.

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Andy and Sam break down the new Kuminga report from ESPN. (25:48) They discuss whether or not the new CBA is a good thing for the Warriors front office. (33:18) Later they give their takes on Chase Center pros/cons and their favorite memories.

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