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Jun 2021
43m 46s

Game 1s and Oracle/Klay Nostalgia

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About this episode

Sam and Andy discuss impressions from Nets-Bucks and Hawks-Sixers game ones, lessons the Warriors can take for team building.

Later (21:45) they are join by the Instagram famous Real Corporate Bro to discuss Oracle nostalgia, Klay's IG shenanigans and Warrior fandom.

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu

Guest: Ross Pomerantz

Producer: Tim Angan

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