10 Greatest NBA Dynasties Of All-Time

#6 Los Angeles Lakers - (Early 2000's)

Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant - the pillars of the Lakers' three consecutive championships teams from 2000 to 2002 (Image courtesy: si.com)

Championships - 3 (2000, 01, 02)

The Los Angeles Lakers of the early 2000's are the last team to have three-peated, a testament to how difficult it is to do so. Led by the superstar duo of Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, the Lakers won three consecutive titles from 2000 to 2002 and even reached the 2004 Finals but failed to convert that chance into a championship.

It took four years and Phil Jackson to get this duo and their numerous role players to a championship but once it happened, they didn't stop at one. Shaq and Kobe were supported by the likes of Horry (joined the team in 1997), Rick Fox (joined the team in 1997), Derek Fisher (drafted by the team in 1996).

The team looked unstoppable come Playoff time but a rift between the two superstars tore the team apart and eventually drove Shaq out of town. Who knows how many more he and Kobe could have won if they had just settled their differences? It is surely one of the greatest What If's of the century.

If they were so great, why do they rank 6th?

Well, for starters, they have won just three titles so they aren't even the greatest Lakers' dynasty. Teams yet to come on this list have won more or have been more dominant and consistent than these guys.