If Kansas City created merchandise using the phrase, then they would likely owe Miami Heat president Pat Riley a pretty penny. Per NPR, Riley's company, Riles & Company, Inc., "owns at least six trademarks for variations of the phrase 'three-peat.

Miami Heat minority owner and president Pat Riley will be watching Super Bowl LIX intently hoping that the Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Kansas City Chiefs overcame Buffalo Bills on Sunday, which means Pat Riley could be in line for a huge payday. The term "three-peat" has become famous among sports fans in the last three decades.

Pat Riley, the current president and former head coach of the Miami Heat, owns half a dozen trademarks related to the word "three-peat." That could affect whether it appears on Chiefs merch, as they try to become the first NFL team to win three Super Bowls in a row.

The Chiefs have the chance to become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls when they face off against the Eagles in New

Kansas City Chiefs may have to rethink their championship merchandise as NBA legend Pat Riley's trademark on 'three-peat' creates legal hurdles for potential celebrations and sales.

In a battle of wills, Pat Riley always wins, and will wait it out until he wins — no matter the opponent or cost. The newly implemented collective bargaining agreement means more standoffs and uncomfortable situations are bound to happen — teams will have to make more shrewd decisions even as the money continues to grow.

Riley filed for trademark on the term just before the start of the 1988-89 season and embraced the quest for a three-peat. Scott says a batch of collared shirts with "three-peat" on them arrived in time for training camp.

On this episode of Scoop City, Dianna Russini and Chase Daniels break down the unique greatness of Mahomes and these Chiefs. The partial transcript below has been edited for clarity. You can listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or watch on YouTube above.

Being right meant standing firm against the greatest player of this generation at the peak of his powers, not giving James free reign over the kingdom he built, and he was willing to lose James over it — even if James was ultimately destined to head back to Cleveland and, later, Los Angeles.

Former Miami Heat star point guard Tim Hardaway Sr. shared his honest thoughts abiout the situation involving Pat Riley and Jimmy Butler.