What are the chances Miami Heat Three-peat?

[tgan3]

Currently only 3 NBA teams ever Three-peat a total of 5 times (Lakers,Celtics and Bulls, franchises with very rich histories). An NBA team capable of doing so is a very dominant team, and the teams able to Three-peat have a sort of mystique shrouding their legacy.

They are:

NBA Finals (National Basketball Association):
1952–54 Minneapolis Lakers
1959–66 Boston Celtics (eight-peat)
1991–93 Chicago Bulls
1996–98 Chicago Bulls
2000–02 Los Angeles Lakers

Fun fact:
Three-peat is a contraction of the words three and repeat, which has been trademarked for commercial use by retired basketball coach Pat Riley; the active trademarks in force are registered under numbers 1552980, 1878690, and 1886018. (A fourth registration, #1977620, expired in 2003.) It is used either as a verb or noun used in American sports to refer to winning a third championship in a row.

[tazb]

I'd say there's a solid 90% chance they do barring any injuries to key players.

[BlazerRed]

I'd say they're in with a chance, though it's not nearly as given as it was last year. There's lots of good teams this year. Can't wait.

[BlazerRed]

I'd say there's a solid 90% chance they do barring any injuries to key players.
Lol. Wade is ALWAYS injured.

[DuMa]

They always seem to dominate the West. So its all based on if they can reach the finals.

Last year, only the Pacers stood a chance of taking them out before the Finals.
This year, I believe 3 teams exist that can take out the Heat. Pacers/Nets/Bulls. But will they play all 3? or even 2 of them? They will have to face one of them for sure.

So i'd say they have a 95% of 3peating if they face only 1 elite east team.
75% if having to face 2 elite east teams.
then 70% if having to face all 3 (which is unlikely because i doubt one of them will be an 8th seed)

[WayOfWade]

Lol. Wade is ALWAYS injured.
Maybe he'll get lucky this year? :confusedshrug:

[BigTicket]

I'd say 30%.

They are the favorites, but Wade and Bosh didn't look that great this year, they haven't gotten any new players in the off season, and there are a lot of other teams that got better.

[KNOW1EDGE]

Very good chance.

The NBA def wants Miami in the Finals, and will make the most money if they win.

So since the NBA is a business, my assumption is the Heat will win it again next year.

[thabisyo]

I'd say there's a solid 90% chance they do barring any injuries to key players.

It is all about Dwades health. If wade can show up in ECF and the NBA finals, The title is locked. Bosh needs to play PF and beast

[SpurrDurr]

They are still the favorites, but every year they ll struggle more and more due Wade decline mostly.

[plowking]

We need to use Bosh more in the pick and roll, and actually get him to go towards the basket.

His role in Miami has actually caused him to decline as a player. He has no interest in attacking the hoop these days. And he should, since he has the first step and quickness to beat just about any big man to the hoop.

If Lebron and Bosh can set up a nice one-two game, then it'd increase our chances.

[2swift4u]

I'd say 30%.

They are the favorites, but Wade and Bosh didn't look that great this year, they haven't gotten any new players in the off season, and there are a lot of other teams that got better.

this.

[Bobby13]

LBJ is still in his prime, but Wade clearly isn't. If they manage Wade's minutes well during the regular season, and if his knees don't continue deteriorating, then I'd say a 60% chance is fair

[All Net]

If healthly? they are clear favourites. They have the best player in the world in his prime so they will be favourites as long as they have him in top form.

[AintNoSunshine]

Still has to be the the favorite because team's intact mostly and Lebron still at the height of his power, but it's obviously getting tougher by the year.

To me it rests on that if they can get a servicable big man, they can't keep getting pounded on year after year:confusedshrug:

[Unforgiven]

I say they are more likely not to 3-peat. Pacers and Bulls are legit chances to knock off Miami, the Nets could be in the conversation, who knows about the Knicks.

They have a huge target on their backs, and teams are building rosters to beat them.

[SilkkTheShocker]

The Pacers are tough as hell and just got better over the offseason. But the Bulls and Nets don't have a shot. Derrick Rose does not have what it takes to lead Chicago to 4 wins in a series against Miami. And the team that had the best shot of knocking of knocking Miami out in the Finals in San Antonio played almost perfect and still lost.

[poido123]

The Pacers are tough as hell and just got better over the offseason. But the Bulls and Nets don't have a shot. Derrick Rose does not have what it takes to lead Chicago to 4 wins in a series against Miami. And the team that had the best shot of knocking of knocking Miami out in the Finals in San Antonio played almost perfect and still lost.

He doesn't have to. If you watched a game or two, you would know that they don't rely on a single player and utilise the Thibs system to be successful. You probably don't know how valuable new addition Dunleavy will be to this team and the natural improvement of their key players. But you keep underrating them, I'll enjoy watching you squirm in the game threads when the Bulls give Heat hell.

Sucks to be you to think that this team will be the same as the 2011 finals :pimp:

[SilkkTheShocker]

He doesn't have to. If you watched a game or two, you would know that they don't rely on a single player and utilise the Thibs system to be successful. You probably don't know how valuable new addition Dunleavy will be to this team and the natural improvement of their key players. But you keep underrating them, I'll enjoy watching you squirm in the game threads when the Bulls give Heat hell.

Sucks to be you to think that this team will be the same as the 2011 finals :pimp:

This will be year 4 of hearing about how Chicago will beat the Heat in the playoffs. :applause:

[poido123]

This will be year 4 of hearing about how Chicago will beat the Heat in the playoffs. :applause:

You guys might finally have to play a legit Eastern conference for once, instead of these injury-riddled teams. :pimp:

You beat the Pacers in 7? Nice team and all, but no Hall of Famers in that team or Alltime greats. George might be something, but he's not there yet.

You hang on to beat old ass Spurs? Again, nice team but they are a shell of their former self.

It's been one year actually Silk, one year we were actually considered a healthy team and not injured :facepalm :lol

Where the fck did you get 4 years from?

[plowking]

You guys might finally have to play a legit Eastern conference for once, instead of these injury-riddled teams. :pimp:

You beat the Pacers in 7? Nice team and all, but no Hall of Famers in that team or Alltime greats. George might be something, but he's not there yet.

You hang on to beat old ass Spurs? Again, nice team but they are a shell of their former self.

It's been one year actually Silk, one year we were actually considered a healthy team and not injured :facepalm :lol

Where the fck did you get 4 years from?

:oldlol:

Brushing off a championship as if its an easy accomplishment. :oldlol:

Saying all those teams sucked, yet no one else could beat them.

[Cherry Picker]

They're favorites this season so I'd say a pretty good chance.

[SilkkTheShocker]

You guys might finally have to play a legit Eastern conference for once, instead of these injury-riddled teams. :pimp:

You beat the Pacers in 7? Nice team and all, but no Hall of Famers in that team or Alltime greats. George might be something, but he's not there yet.

You hang on to beat old ass Spurs? Again, nice team but they are a shell of their former self.

It's been one year actually Silk, one year we were actually considered a healthy team and not injured :facepalm :lol

Where the fck did you get 4 years from?

I don't need to defend the Heat's title run. They have won back to back championships and have a great chance for a 3rd. Why don't you save all the excuses/hypotheticals and come back when the Bulls actually beat this Heat team in the playoffs. Until then you can have fun whining like a little bitch in every thread about the Heat

[kNicKz]

And the team that had the best shot of knocking of knocking Miami out in the Finals in San Antonio played almost perfect and still lost.

San Antonio played almost perfect? Manu Ginobili was almost perfect ? :roll:

Dude was so ****ing horrid that spurs fans were accusing him of point shaving lol

[SilkkTheShocker]

knickz has a real hard-on for my posts. The 2010 offseason was 3 years ago. Let it go that LeBron didn't want to sign with your team.

[poido123]

I don't need to defend the Heat's title run. They have won back to back championships and have a great chance for a 3rd. Why don't you save all the excuses/hypotheticals and come back when the Bulls actually beat this Heat team in the playoffs. Until then you can have fun whining like a little bitch in every thread about the Heat

When I first read this, I automatically thought of Lebron's "Check my stats" :lol If you don't get my line of thinking on this, maybe you should chat with the April 2013 posters...

While I won't go as far as to say that it's not impressive to win championships, of course it is and I do think Heat had to play some good ball to win. However, were they tested against worthy teams reflecting a proper championship run? I wouldn't think so.

Jury is still out, irrespective of back-to-back championships, as crazy as that sounds...If they win this year playing two healthy top east teams(Bulls, Pacers, Nets) then go on to win championship, I'd be happy to back down and say I was wrong...

[SilkkTheShocker]

When I first read this, I automatically thought of Lebron's "Check my stats" :lol If you don't get my line of thinking on this, maybe you should chat with the April 2013 posters...

While I won't go as far as to say that it's not impressive to win championships, of course it is and I do think Heat had to play some good ball to win. However, were they tested against worthy teams reflecting a proper championship run? I wouldn't think so.

Jury is still out, irrespective of back-to-back championships, as crazy as that sounds...If they win this year playing two healthy top east teams(Bulls, Pacers, Nets) then go on to win championship, I'd be happy to back down and say I was wrong...

So how far are you going to move the goal posts each year after Miami wins the title? :oldlol: Miami can 3 peat and you will be on here next year criticizing their run. You can't help it. The Heat butthurt flows through your veins. Only a 6% of survival if you're a Bulls fan....I hear...

[poido123]

:oldlol:

Brushing off a championship as if its an easy accomplishment. :oldlol:

Saying all those teams sucked, yet no one else could beat them.


In your opinion, do you rate Bucks, Nate's Bulls, Pacers(George Hill a PG LOL) and old ass Spurs as anything worth a mention when measuring them up against finals opponents of the past? Ewing's Knicks? Payton's Sonics? Reggies Pacers? Hall of famers and legit teams right there with superstars in their prime.

Duncan 37? Bucks :lol Nate's Bulls :roll: I think you see where I'm going with this.

[kNicKz]

In your opinion, do you rate Pacers and Heat as legit finals opponents when you think about Ewings Knicks? Payton's Sonics? Reggies Pacers? Hall of famers and legit teams right there with superstars in their prime.

Duncan 37? Bucks :lol Nate's Bulls :roll: I think you see where I'm going with this.

Historically weak path :roll:

This era will be remembered as a rebuilding and tank for wiggins era. Lebron's time to solidify himself as a top 10 all time player was 2008-2010, where he choked in the playoffs every year, then formed a superteam and choked again

[SilkkTheShocker]

In your opinion, do you rate Pacers and Heat as legit finals opponents when you think about Ewings Knicks? Payton's Sonics? Reggies Pacers? Hall of famers and legit teams right there with superstars in their prime.

Duncan 37? Bucks :lol Nate's Bulls :roll: I think you see where I'm going with this.

Ewing's Knicks? Are you really serious right now? They had one legit star who was better off as a #2 in reality with a bunch of 3rd-4th options asked to carry the scoring load. Their 2nd best player was John Starks :oldlol: Payton's Sonics are better version of the current Clippers. They would be contend but they aren't winning shit either in the era. Reggie's Pacers still aren't winning shit either. Hate to break it to you but the 90s are long gone. 2013 Spurs beat any of those teams.

[kNicKz]

silkk deflecting :roll:

[poido123]

Ewing's Knicks? Are you really serious right now? They had one legit star who was better off as a #2 in reality with a bunch of 3rd-4th options asked to carry the scoring load. Their 2nd best player was John Starks :oldlol: Payton's Sonics are better version of the current Clippers. They would be contend but they aren't winning shit either in the era. Reggie's Pacers still aren't winning shit either. Hate to break it to you but the 90s are long gone. 2013 Spurs beat any of those teams.

Starks was something else in the finals, might pay to watch some of those old games and see how well that guy played in the playoffs. Had Oakley too, who was very solid.

I can see how you compared Sonic to Clippers with the Kemp/Payton Grifin/Paul thing :applause: Sonics were a good team then, Payton and Kemp were awesome in the playoffs, I can't say the same about soft ass Griffin and an underwhelming Paul. Payton was one of the few guys that gave Jordan problems in the playoffs, which is why the glove is in the hall of fame and one of the best perimeter defenders ever.

Pacers another good team, and tough as nails. Only current Heat would be beating any of these 90's teams atm.

2013 Spurs are not beating any of these 90's teams, no way man. Get off the pipe Silk :pimp:

[aj1987]

Is pedo123 on his period again? Bulls suck. Rose is a mental midget and if they meet the Heat in the playoffs this year, they'll get their ass kicked. AGAIN.

[Psycho]

The Miami Heat three-peating is as inexorable as my touching myself at night.

#CantBeattheHeat
#LoveThyself

[VCDrivesAPorscheToWork]

If the Heat get that Number 1 seed again, then they may have a decent shot, since they can avoid having to play the Pacers/Bulls/Nets 2 outta 3 in no particular order to get back to the Finals.

If they end up as Number 2 or 3, then it could be problematic for them. Even the Knicks at 6th or 7th seed could cause a scare for the Heat at 2 and 3.

[coin24]

They lost there real finals mvp(miller) and gained nothing in return. Wade declining and can't shoot for shit and bosh seems to haveforgotten how to play offense, so they better bring in more help to carry this team. Lebron needs more help:lol

But seriously, 4 straight trips to the finals? Solid effort if they can. That is a LOT of basketball. Plus the east with healthy bulls/pacers/nets? Will be a lot tougher next season..

[chips93]

id say like 40%

still the favorites though

the thunder, spurs, bulls, maybe even the nets, pacers or rockets, all have ashot at winning it all this year.

[G-Funk]

0. No team has ever overcome a 3-1 deficit in NBA Finals history.