What is the criteria for being a dynasty?

[Pharaoh]

Done as a dynasty, if that's what some considered them to be

Which begs the question: What is a dynasty in the NBA?

[Fool]

Its a lot more than one championship.

[Glenn]

Its a lot more than one championship.

That's what is going to be the hardest part of this for me, "what could have been".

If things had broken just right, we could be looking at a threepeat, with a decent shot at more.

[Pharaoh]

So does 2 titles = dynasty?

3? 4? How fucking many?

Lakers with Shaq and Kobe is called a dynasty by the press, but they now nothing so fuck 'em.

I wanna know what true fans think a dynasty is.

[Glenn]

My opinion would be two consecutive titles or 3 within 4 years, minimum.

[Pharaoh]

Thanks GD.

BTW, is anyone surprised by the big twist?

All along we were watching thinking we were the Good guys and the Heat were Evil.

Now it's revealed in the final scenes that we're the Evil fuckers that have no heart or pride.

[Fool]

My opinion would be two consecutive titles or 3 within 4 years, minimum.

The Rockets were not a Dynasty. Its more than repeating (IMO).

[DennyMcLain]

So does 2 titles = dynasty?

3? 4? How fucking many?

Lakers with Shaq and Kobe is called a dynasty by the press, but they now nothing so fuck 'em.

I wanna know what true fans think a dynasty is.

The Celtics of the 60's. The Yankees of the 50's. The Oilers and Lakers of the 80's.

I don't think one team could be considered a "dynasty" unless it can consistently win over an entire decade. I'd say at the minimum 4 titles over ten years, and making it deep into the playoffs most of the remaining six years.

No, the Pistons are NOT a dynasty. Nor were the Rockets in the mid-90's.

[realistic]

Dynasty? We're about 4 letters short. We're no more a dynasty than the St. Louis Rams.

[Taymelo]

I think dynasty can be measured in two ways:

Current dynasties - so many championships in a few year period - Bulls.

Historic dynasties - Celtics and their 198,000 championships, Pistons with 3 in 15 years?!?!?!?!, Lakers, etc. Pittsburgh Steelers, etc.