Where do you rank Miami if they three peat this year?

[RsxPiimp]

While hypothetically beating the loaded Pacers in the ECF and OKC in the Finals?



Above the Shaq-Kobe Lakers? 96-98 Bulls? Better than the Lakers or Celtics in the 80's?


Would this also put Lebron on lock as a Top 3-5 player of all time?

[Koolaid_Man]

they still got the asterisk for the half season ring..plus Tim Duncan's bladder along with Ray Allen bailed him out...:lol

[Koolaid_Man]

Don't forget Pop took Duncan out the game because he had to go take a shit man that's worse than 6-26...losing a title because you got the runs :lmao

[Thread]

Kobe: 5

the tired old shit bag Duncan: 4

[irishock]

Kobe: 5

the tired old shit bag Wade: 4

[Arnold Toht]

Kobe: 5

the tired old shit bag Duncan: 4

[Clipper Nation]

Above the Shaq/Horry Lakers, since the Heat had to face better teams than the shitty-ass Sixers, Pacers, and Nyets in the Finals :lol

[Thread]

Above the Shaq/Horry Lakers, since the Heat had to face better teams than the shitty-ass Sixers, Pacers, and Nyets in the Finals :lol

No more worthy than what you faced in your 4 NBA Titles.

[HemisfairArena]

Spurs beat the same Piston team in the Finals that the mighty Lakers lost to. How is that possible?

[Killakobe81]

Not a chance to be up there but better than all the 2 peat teams (LAkers 2009-10) (hekeem Rox) and Bad Boy Pistons.
I actually thin the the young Bulls with the athletic Mj and Horace was better than the the 72-10 ones ...League was weaker tbh
1. 80's Lakers
3. 1st Bulls Repeat
4. Shaqobe Lakers
5. Heat (if they 3 pea)t
6. 2nd Bulls 3peat
7. 80's Celts
8. Bad Boys Pistons
9. Duncan/Pop Spurs
10. Hakeem Rox

Celts were amazing and Initially had them #2 based on 1984 and 1986 but they never repeated and only have 3 titles to the Spurs 4. IF we talk single seasons Celts are much higher. Two of the best teams I have ever seen.

[RD2191]

Not a chance to be up there but better than all the 2 peat teams (LAkers 2009-10) (hekeem Rox) and Bad Boy Pistons.
I actually thin the the young Bulls with the athletic Mj and Horace was better than the the 72-10 ones ...League was weaker tbh
1. 80's Lakers
3. 1st Bulls Repeat
4. Shaqobe Lakers
5. Heat (if they 3 peat
6. 2nd Bulls REpeat
7. 80's Celts
8. Bad Boys Pistons
9. Duncan/Pop Spurs
10. Hakeem Rox

Celts were amazing and Initially had them #2 based on 1984 and 1986 but they never repeated and only have 3 titles to the Spurs 4. IF we talk single seasons Celts are much higher. Two of the best teams I have ever seen.
:lmao

[RD2191]

:lmao

[spurraider21]

they still got the asterisk for the half season ring..plus Tim Duncan's bladder along with Ray Allen bailed him out...:lol
you mean like when Cobie shit the bed but Horry bailed him out?

[Thread]

Spurs beat the same Piston team in the Finals that the mighty Lakers lost to. How is that possible?

Wallace didn't learn from CWEBB.

[jimbo]

Wallace didn't learn from CWEBB.

:rolleyes

[Killakobe81]

:lmao

I have no problems if you disagree but say why instead of posting a bitch made emoticon with no comment.

[RD2191]

I have no problems if you disagree but say why instead of posting a bitch made emoticon with no comment.
:lmaobecause your list is terrible at best

[Killakobe81]

:lmaobecause your list is terrible at best

How old are you ...do you mind me asking ...did you even see any of the 80's teams?

[RD2191]

How old are you ...do you mind me asking ...did you even see any of the 80's teams?
I'm 57.

[Killakobe81]

I'm 57.

Would you rank any of the 70's teams in the top 10?
And that is cool I respect your opinion since you may have seen more hoops than me ...
But part of the reason I ranked was by titles and by dominance. Since the OP said what if the Heat 3 peat so obviously they were talking about "body of work". For me 80's LAkers has the best resume. 80's Lakers never 3 peated so I could definitely understand someone choosing MJ's Bulls over them but does Shaqobe Lakers get the edge too since they also 3peated?

I chose Lakers and Bulls 1st for extended dominance.
IF HEat 3peat it moves them up there as well.
Dont see what the big issue is they are all great teams.

But rather than be like the trash around here ... as a 57 year old set an example and post a better list since you disagree with mine. And I admit I am biased to my 80's Lakers because they were team of my youth. Im sure even some Laker fans will hate my list and argue Shaqobe Lakers were greater.

[RD2191]

Would you rank any of the 70's teams in the top 10?
And that is coil I respect your opinion since you may have seen more hoops than me ...
But part of the reason I ranked was by titles and by dominance.
80's Lakers never 3 peated so I could definitely understand someone choosing MJ's Bulls over them but does Shaqobe Lakers get the edge too since they also 3peated?

I chose Lakers and Bulls 1st for extended dominance.
IF HEat 3peat it moves them up there as well.
Dont see what the big issue is they are all great teams.

But rather than be like the trash around here as a 57 year old set an example and post a better list since you disagree with mine. And I admit I am biased to my 80's Lakers Im sure even some Laker fans will hate my list and argue Shaqobe Lakers were greater.
Dude, I was just messing with you, I'm 22. Your list is solid I just think you have the current Heat team too high.

[Killakobe81]

Dude, I was just messing with you, I'm 22. Your list is solid I just think you have the current Heat team too high.

4 straight Finals with a 3peat is impressive.
Beating teams featuring HOF caliber players: Durant, KG, Pierce, Ray, Duncan, Manu, Tony and Pop.

Led by a potential GOAT.

[Killakobe81]

They still gotta win this year though ...

[RD2191]

4 straight Finals with a 3peat is impressive.
Beating teams featuring HOF caliber players: Durant, KG, Pierce, Ray, Duncan, Manu, Tony and Pop.

Led by a potential GOAT.
Yeah man but who have they played that's impressive? The East is basically a 2 round bye to the ECF. They almost choked it against a 37 year old Tim and a team that was way past their prime. They just don't impress me much.

[Killakobe81]

That is why they dont get the nod over the teams I stated were above.
I get Timmy is old but Sours had the better and more experienced coach.

[jimbo]

Not a chance to be up there but better than all the 2 peat teams (LAkers 2009-10) (hekeem Rox) and Bad Boy Pistons.
I actually thin the the young Bulls with the athletic Mj and Horace was better than the the 72-10 ones ...League was weaker tbh
1. 80's Lakers
3. 1st Bulls Repeat
4. Shaqobe Lakers
5. Heat (if they 3 pea)t
6. 2nd Bulls 3peat
7. 80's Celts
8. Bad Boys Pistons
9. Duncan/Pop Spurs
10. Hakeem Rox

Celts were amazing and Initially had them #2 based on 1984 and 1986 but they never repeated and only have 3 titles to the Spurs 4. IF we talk single seasons Celts are much higher. Two of the best teams I have ever seen.

Flip the Pistons and the Spurs and this is good. If the Heat don't threepeat I'd still put them above the Rockets.

[ezau]

The better question is: Where would you rank Spoelstra all-time if he wins his third straight ship?

[jimbo]

Yeah man but who have they played that's impressive? The East is basically a 2 round bye to the ECF. They almost choked it against a 37 year old Tim and a team that was way past their prime. They just don't impress me much.

Eh, it's even easier to nitpick the Spurs' titles. Their lockout title was in an actually pathetic league, nothing like the Heat's lockout title. The 2007 title had the Mavs choke, Horry hipcheck and a pathetic Cavs team that was only in the finals because of Lebron going godmode.

[midnightpulp]

Probably behind the Shaq/Kobe Lakers. Shaq/Lebron would basically be a wash, but Kobe would outplay Wade. Bosh and Allen could be X-factors, though.

[RD2191]

Eh, it's even easier to nitpick the Spurs' titles. Their lockout title was in an actually pathetic league, nothing like the Heat's lockout title. The 2007 title had the Mavs choke, Horry hipcheck and a pathetic Cavs team that was only in the finals because of Lebron going godmode.
Like I said, who have the Heat played?

[Katherine Robinson]

Their competition is nothing to write home about, sans perhaps the Pacers. They would be up there with the 96-98 Bulls and the 94-95 Hakeems. A three-peat is a dynasty, and there are only a few of those in NBA history.

[Killakobe81]

Flip the Pistons and the Spurs and this is good. If the Heat don't threepeat I'd still put them above the Rockets.

I cant argue with that Pistons might be better than the Bad Boy Pistons but remember Isiah did beat Mj, Bird, Magic Drexler to repeat though Bird & magic were aging and MJ still learning.

But that makes some sense 4 rings is double what Pistons had ...
And a case can be made to bump Rox besides the Lakers 2009-2010 they are one of the least impressive repeat champs.
Heat deserve edge over both Clutch City and Kobe led repeat champions.

[jimbo]

Like I said, who have the Heat played?



2011 Celtics and MVP Rose Bulls
2012 Thunder were pretty stacked and had some of the best refball the league's ever seen behind them.
2013 The Spurs with Danny "The greatest finals 3 point shooter of all time" Green. 6 makes this title immortal. They proved a team can coast in the finals until 28 seconds left of game 6 and still win.
2014 Stacked Pacers and Thunder teams

[Killakobe81]

The better question is: Where would you rank Spoelstra all-time if he wins his third straight ship?

great question I think outside of Pop and RC I say third best coach in current NBA

[Clipper Nation]

Kobe led repeat champions.

Huh? I remember the MVPau-led repeat champions, but not any Kirby-led ones....

[thunderup]

:lol I can't believe people still subscribe to the notion that the Heat haven't played anyone.

[RD2191]

2011 Celtics and MVP Rose Bulls
2012 Thunder were pretty stacked and had some of the best refball the league's ever seen behind them.
2013 The Spurs with Danny "The greatest finals 3 point shooter of all time" Green. 6 makes this title immortal. They proved a team can coast in the finals until 28 seconds left of game 6 and still win.
2014 Stacked Pacers and Thunder teams


:lolSo in other words no team in their primes.

[Killakobe81]

Huh? I remember the MVPau-led repeat champions, but not any Kirby-led ones....

Why you gotta ruin a good discussion with childish trollin'

How about you beat a SPurs team without 3 starters? This was a discussion about CHAMPIONSHIPS something team selfie knows dick about. If were talking about the best team in Cali or top 5 West teams you would be all good. And I would have to sit out ...grown folks talking in here. CLips, OKC fans etc are not allowed.

[jimbo]

I cant argue with that Pistons might be better than the Bad Boy Pistons but remember Isiah did beat Mj, Bird, Magic Drexler to repeat though Bird & magic were aging and MJ still learning.

But that makes some sense 4 rings is double what Pistons had ...
And a case can be made to bump Rox besides the Lakers 2009-2010 they are one of the least impressive repeat champs.
Heat deserve edge over both Clutch City and Kobe led repeat champions.

That's what I was going through. I originally wanted to put the Pistons higher because of the competition, but I couldn't justify putting them over the 2nd 3peat Bulls. The third ring was just too much. With that logic I had to put the Duncan Spurs higher. If the Pistons had held on and rung a year sooner they'd have been above the 3peat Bulls for sure.

And yeah there's a bunch of teams you could put in for #10. I'd keep the Heat if they hit their 4th straight final but end up with the loss. I'm not sure if I'd put them there right now

[jimbo]

:lolSo in other words no team in their primes.

No team's ever in their prime if they lose. If the Thunder beat the Heat this year, that's what people are gonna say about the Heat too.

[Rogue]

if the Kang won this year then I'd consider him half as good as the true basketball God (Jordan). Wade has been a 2nd banana for quite a few years so belongs in the Horry/Fisher category imho. Dude would be tied with Duncan in ring counts but would still be nowhere close to the greatest PF of all time in terms of actually achievements imho.

[TDMVPDPOY]

even if the heat 3 peat, i dont think of them highly, they have the easiest path the finals out west where round 1+2 are fodder teams....yet why are they being pushed by fodder teams in those rounds doesnt make sense that those teams wouldnt even sniff a playoff spot out west

[lefty]

Dat jinx thread

[RsxPiimp]

Dat jinx thread

Nah, not a jinx thread. Just honestly looking for some good basketball talk.


Personally, 4 straight NBA Finals appearances while winning the last 3 is going to be absolutely impressive. The fatigue factor is real, and beating a much improved Indiana will speak volume of the mental make up of that team.

[DMC]

Kobe: 5

the tired old shit bag Duncan: 4

tired old shit bag Dale peat

tired old shit bag arnie repeat

[baseline bum]

6 makes this title immortal. They proved a team can coast in the finals until 28 seconds left of game 6 and still win.


:lmao

[Thread]

No team's ever in their prime if they lose. If the Thunder beat the Heat this year, that's what people are gonna say about the Heat too.

No. It'll be quiet, jimbo,,,except for the lynching of Bosh. That'll be loud, loud enough to cover James.

[hater]

just a notch below the 3 peat lakers.

3 peat lakers were better even if Heat win IMHOHOHOHO

[jimbo]

No. It'll be quiet, jimbo,,,except for the lynching of Bosh. That'll be loud, loud enough to cover James.

That's what happens when you ring. Kobe was absolved in 2011 and Gasol was lynched in his place. The narrative will be that Lebron's still in his prime but doesn't have a supporting cast.

[Thread]

That's what happens when you ring. Kobe was absolved in 2011 and Gasol was lynched in his place. The narrative will be that Lebron's still in his prime but doesn't have a supporting cast.

That's because Gasol pled in broad daylight to the referees for mercy.

[jimbo]

That's because Gasol pled in broad daylight to the referees for mercy.

I had actually forgotten that it was Kobe who left Gasol out to dry in 2012, not 2011. Lebron didn't hang Boobie Gibson and he won't hang Bosh.

The media was too distracted by Phil retiring in 2011 to care about how the Lakers actually did.

[313]

2011 Celtics and MVP Rose Bulls
2012 Thunder were pretty stacked and had some of the best refball the league's ever seen behind them.
2013 The Spurs with Danny "The greatest finals 3 point shooter of all time" Green. 6 makes this title immortal. They proved a team can coast in the finals until 28 seconds left of game 6 and still win.
2014 Stacked Pacers and Thunder teams


2011 celtics were old, and MVP Rose, well, that's right. It was only Rose. They got that work against the Mavs.
2012 Thunderefs were impressive, even tho reflahoma didn't get that many food stamps once they got to the finals iirc. Still impressive.
2013 Spurs.... :cry it still hurts :cry
2014 would be impressive only if they meet the Spurs again. If they meet the Thunder, their only impressive series win will be over the Pacers. OKC isn't stacked and when they were they still got manhandled in 5. Spurs may be old but theyre the only hope of stopping Miami.