LeBron James enraged the NBA community when he left the Cleveland Cavaliers to join the Heat to play alongside Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in 2010. Despite stumbling in 2011, Miami regrouped to win back-to-back titles behind James' dominance and Wade’s dependability.

Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar led the Los Angeles Lakers to five titles in the 1980s. Bringing the franchise into relevancy, Abdul-Jabbar finished his career as the NBA's most individually accomplished player - thanks in part to many flashy dimes from Johnson.

The Warriors' backcourt ushered in a new era in the Association, overwhelming teams with a barrage of 3-pointers. The best guard pairing in league history won four titles in eight seasons before Klay Thompson left Steph Curry and Golden State for the Dallas Mavericks this summer.

Shaquille O'Neal had one of the most dominant primes in NBA history, striking fear into opposing centers with his commanding presence in the paint. Combine him with an athletic guard with a knack for scoring from anywhere in Kobe Bryant, and a three-peat was inevitable.

The NBA's best example of greatness in modern times, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen guided the world's most famous team - maybe ever. Two three-peats will probably never happen again, and the Bulls needed both players at their peak to reach those levels.