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Ant Wright joins Saam to break down why scoring has come so easily for Yaxel Lendeborg in the NBA and how much better he can get. They compare him to Jayson Tatum, Deni Avdija and Paolo Banchero and discuss what Steve Kerr can unlock in Golden State. -- BodySpec DEXA Scan — Only $49 with code LIGHTYEARS 👉https://www.bodyspec.com/lightyearspod Prize Picks: Download the app today and use code LIGHTYEARS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Buy Quince:https://www.quince.com/lightyears - 0:00 Intro 1:45 Ant Wright joins show to discuss YAXEL LENDEBORG3:00 Did Ant see this start coming from Yaxel and why is he scoring so much easier in pros8:30 How much better can Yaxel get? Why15:00 Comparing Yaxel to other Point Forwards (Tatum, Deni Advija, Paolo Banchero etc. etc)23:45 Why Yaxel's journey is a cultural fit for GSW26:30 Steve Kerr on coaching Yaxel29:00 Concerns with Yaxel Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Sam and Andy break down Brandin Podziemski’s extension, the risks, and why he gets so much hate. Plus, Yaxel Lendeborg fuels the preseason hype, an intriguing Warriors lineup, and Goon calls! - BodySpec DEXA Scan — Only $49 with code LIGHTYEARS 👉 https://www.bodyspec.com/lightyearspod Buy Quince: https://www.quince.com/lightyears We want to believe.  Code LIGHTYEARS for 20% off: https://wewanttobelieve.store/ - 0:00 Intro 1:45 Podz signs extension.  What does it mean?! 7:50 What are the risks? 15:00 Why does Podz get hate? 32:07 Yaxel was great tonight and has the fan base HYPED 36:30 The Steph/Podz/Gui/Yaxel/Dray lineup is better than you'd think 45:50 Goon calls! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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BodySpec DEXA Scan — Only $49 with code LIGHTYEARS https://www.bodyspec.com/lightyearspod Buy Quince: https://www.quince.com/lightyears- Danny Emerman of the SF Standard joins Light Years to share his impressions from Warriors camp in Hawaii.  Should Podz start? Could Yaxel? Plus, Porzingis questions and the battle for rotation spots. 0:00- Intro2:00- Danny’s impression from Hawaii10:55 Overall impression of team's vibes in camp18:05 Listener email on moving Podz out of the starting lineup.  Guys respond32:00 How Yaxel’s path informs his versatility and upside36:45 Listener Q’s37:10- What’s up with Porzingis?! 40:00 - Will Yaxel start opening night?!42:20- Which guy is most likely to fall out of the rotation?!47:00- Any non-roster guys have a chance to make roster?48:18- Concerns about Draymond shape? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.