What is three peat?

A "three-peat" is a term used to describe the achievement of winning three consecutive championships or titles in a specific sports league or competition. The term is often associated with North American sports, particularly in leagues like the NBA, NHL, NFL, and MLB. Here are a few notable examples and additional context regarding "three-peats":

1. LA Lakers (NBA): The Los Angeles Lakers have achieved a three-peat twice in their history. The first was from 1952 to 1954, when the team was based in Minneapolis, and the second was from 2000 to 2002, led by Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant.

2. Chicago Bulls (NBA): The Chicago Bulls, under the leadership of Michael Jordan and coach Phil Jackson, accomplished two three-peats in the 1990s. The first spanned from 1991 to 1993, and after Jordan's brief retirement, the team achieved another three-peat from 1996 to 1998.

3. New York Yankees (MLB): The Yankees are one of the most successful baseball teams and have achieved multiple consecutive championship runs, including three-peats from 1936 to 1939 (including a fourth consecutive win in 1939) and again from 1998 to 2000.

The term "three-peat" itself is believed to have been popularized by NBA coach Pat Riley during the 1980s as he trademarked the phrase when he was coaching the Los Angeles Lakers. While the Lakers did not achieve a three-peat at that time, the term stuck and is commonly used in sports culture to describe this notable achievement.