As many expected, the Golden State Warriors won their second straight NBA title, their third in four seasons, with a 108-85 Game 4 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Golden State is clearly head and shoulders above the rest of the league right now (dare we say, light years ahead?), and they're positioned to continue winning for years to come.

Now the question becomes, is this already the greatest multiyear run of any team in NBA history?

In order to decide, let's take a look at some previous NBA dynasties. These are all the teams in league history that have made at least three consecutive Finals appearances and won at least two of them. So even though the Spurs have sustained success over long stretches, they won't appear on this list because they never went to three straight Finals. Got it?

Let's see how these recent Warriors teams stack up to the historical heavyweights.

Minneapolis Lakers (1952-1954)

Seasons: 3



3 Championships: 3



3 Regular season record: 134-74 (.644)



134-74 (.644) Postseason record: 24-11 (.686)



24-11 (.686) Hall of Fame players: George Mikan, Slater Martin, Clyde Lovellette, Vern Mikkelsen, Jim Pollard



George Mikan, Slater Martin, Clyde Lovellette, Vern Mikkelsen, Jim Pollard Coach: John Kundla



The case for: Led by Mikan, the Minneapolis Lakers were the first team in NBA history to win three straight titles, and they won five out of six from 1949-1954. You have to get some credit for being the first to do something, right? The team was also loaded with five Hall of Famers.

The case against: Basketball was just taking the national stage, and there were only 10 teams in the league during their run. On top of that, their winning percentages are on the low end of the teams on this list. Hats off to the guys who started it all, though, even if they don't pass the eye test for today's fans.

Boston Celtics (1957-1966)

Seasons: 10



10 Championships: 9



9 Regular season record: 554-216 (.719)



554-216 (.719) Postseason record: 80-41 (.661)



80-41 (.661) Hall of Fame players: Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, John Havlicek, Tom Heinsohn, K.C. Jones, Sam Jones, Frank Ramsey, Bill Sharman, Clyde Lovellette, Andy Phillip, Arnie Risen



Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, John Havlicek, Tom Heinsohn, K.C. Jones, Sam Jones, Frank Ramsey, Bill Sharman, Clyde Lovellette, Andy Phillip, Arnie Risen Coach: Red Auerbach



The case for: Um, nine championships in 10 years. Eleven Hall of Famers. Nuff said. They actually won 11 out of 13, but they missed the Finals in 1967, putting a brief halt to the dynasty for the purposes of this list.

The case against: The league was still small -- only eight teams at the beginning of the run in 1957 and nine at the conclusion of the run in 1966 -- and the percentages are on the low end. But that will happen when you're taking data from 10 years instead of three or four.

Los Angeles Lakers (1982-85)

Seasons: 4



4 Championships: 2



2 Regular season record: 231-97 (.704)



231-97 (.704) Postseason record: 49-20 (.710)



49-20 (.710) Hall of Fame players: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, James Worthy, Bob McAdoo, Jamaal Wilkes



Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, James Worthy, Bob McAdoo, Jamaal Wilkes Coach: Pat Riley



The case for: Kareem and Magic are top-10 all-time players, and the playoff dominance puts them in the running for best ever.

The case against: Only winning two in four years hurts the Lakers, as they continued to run into those pesky 76ers and Celtics.

Boston Celtics (1984-87)

Seasons: 4



4 Championships: 2



2 Regular season record: 251-77 (.765)



251-77 (.765) Postseason record: 56-29 (.659)



56-29 (.659) Hall of Fame players: Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Dennis Johnson, Robert Parish, Bill Walton



Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Dennis Johnson, Robert Parish, Bill Walton Coach: K.C. Jones



The case for: These teams absolutely dominated the regular season, and were stacked with five Hall of Famers, despite the fact that Walton was on his last legs. The 1986 team is in contention for the best of all time.

The case against: The winning percentage in the playoffs wasn't great -- the result of continually going up against loaded Lakers teams.

Los Angeles Lakers (1987-89)

Seasons: 3



3 Championships: 2



2 Regular season record: 186-60 (.756)



186-60 (.756) Postseason record: 41-16 (.719)



41-16 (.719) Hall of Fame players: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, James Worthy



Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, James Worthy Coach: Pat Riley



The case for: The "Showtime" Lakers thoroughly dominated the regular season and playoffs, and entertained while doing it.

The case against: L.A. was undefeated in the playoffs heading into the Finals in 1989, but were swept by the Pistons. If this group could have won that series to make it three straight, they'd have a much better case.

Detroit Pistons (1988-90)

Seasons: 3



3 Championships: 2



2 Regular season record: 176-70 (.715)



176-70 (.715) Postseason record: 44-16 (.733)



44-16 (.733) Hall of Fame players: Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, Dennis Rodman, Adrian Dantley



Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, Dennis Rodman, Adrian Dantley Coach: Chuck Daly



The case for: These teams probably didn't come to mind when thinking of NBA dynasties, but the "Bad Boy" Pistons were no joke. Their postseason record over their three straight Finals appearances is one of the best in NBA history.

The case against: Lacking true star power outside of Isiah, this team hasn't been remembered the way some others on this list have. When we're talking about legacy, the way a team sticks in fans' minds matters.

Chicago Bulls (1991-93)

Seasons: 3



3 Championships: 3



3 Regular season record: 185-61 (.752)



185-61 (.752) Postseason record: 45-13 (.776)



45-13 (.776) Hall of Fame players: Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen



Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen Coach: Phil Jackson



The case for: The years when M.J. officially took over the NBA -- the .776 playoff winning percentage is tied for the best on the list.

The case against: Outside of Jordan and Pippen, they didn't have any true stars. Their regular-season winning percentage is also low to be considered the greatest run ever.

Chicago Bulls (1996-98)

Seasons: 3



3 Championships: 3



3 Regular season record: 203-43 (.825)



203-43 (.825) Postseason record: 45-13 (.776)



45-13 (.776) Hall of Fame players: Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Robert Parish



Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Robert Parish Coach: Phil Jackson



The case for: This run could be the best of all time. A ridiculous .825 regular season winning percentage combined with a 45-13 postseason record spells pure dominance. Most probably forgot the aging Parish was on the team, but adding Rodman as a third Hall of Famer to Jordan and Pippen helps these teams stand out.

The case against: Really not much. The Warriors had put up a better regular-season winning percentage during their run, but winning "just" 57 games in 2017-18 put the Bulls back ahead. But, had Jordan not retired in 1998 this run could have been extended even longer, so there's a bit of disappointment that seeps in.

Los Angeles Lakers (2000-02)

Seasons: 3



3 Championships: 3



3 Regular season record: 181-65 (.736)



181-65 (.736) Postseason record: 45-13 (.776)



45-13 (.776) Hall of Fame players: Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant (not inducted yet)



Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant (not inducted yet) Coach: Phil Jackson



The case for: The postseason dominance was evident, as Shaq and Kobe became one of the most formidable duos in NBA history. There was nobody in the East to contend with Shaq, but the teams were tested by worthy West rivals like the Trail Blazers and Kings.

The case against: For such talented teams, they certainly cruised during the regular season. There was no question as to whether they were the best team in the league during this run, but the regular-season numbers make it hard to call them the best ever.

Los Angeles Lakers (2008-10)

Seasons: 3



3 Championships: 2



2 Regular season record: 179-67 (.728)



179-67 (.728) Postseason record: 46-21 (.687)



46-21 (.687) Potential Hall of Fame players: Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol



Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol Coach: Phil Jackson



The case for: Yeah, there's not much here. They were not truly dominant teams despite their two titles. Kobe's first post-Shaq titles probably count for something in terms of legacy, though.

The case against: The numbers speak for themselves. This wasn't a dominant run compared to the others.

Miami Heat (2011-14)

Seasons: 4



4 Championships: 2



2 Regular season record: 224-88 (.718)



224-88 (.718) Postseason record: 59-28 (.678)



59-28 (.678) Potential Hall of Fame players: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Ray Allen



LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Ray Allen Coach: Erik Spoelstra



The case for: The first long run for a "superteam," this squad was stacked with three future Hall of Famers in their absolute primes, and Allen produced one of the most memorable shots in NBA history in 2013.

The case against: Despite the star power, the numbers just aren't there. As crazy as it sounds, these teams winning two titles in four years will actually go down as a disappointment.

Golden State Warriors (2015-17)

The case for: Rarely has a collection of four future Hall of Famers played together in their absolute primes, and they're about as aesthetically pleasing as any dynasty on this list. They set the regular season wins record with 73 in 2015-16, and they've played a big part in revolutionizing the way NBA basketball is played.

The case against: It's all LeBron James' fault. Had the Warriors not lost to the Cavs in 2016, or if they had pulled off a perfect 16-0 postseason in 2017, the case would be much stronger. But with only three titles instead of four, some of the "three-peat" teams (and the nine out of 10 Celtics team) could be considered slightly more qualified. They also might never be able to shake the attached stigma about the way Durant joined the team.