Pat Riley and winning go hand in hand. The Miami Heat president and NBA legend doesn’t just chase titles—he owns them. Since 1988, he has held the trademark for “three-peat,” a phrase born when his Lakers were on the brink of a historic third straight championship. But why stop at basketball? With the NFL Super Bowl fast approaching, the 79-year-old “Godfather” seems ready to cash in once again. Only this time, Patrick Mahomes could be the one getting the advantage of the NBA legend.

On Tuesday, Front Office Sports revealed that the NFL has secured a deal with Pat Riley, ensuring they can cash in on his iconic phrase—if the Chiefs pull off the three-peat on Sunday.

Let’s understand this, shall we? If Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs take down the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, history won’t be the only thing they claim. With a third straight Super Bowl in sight, they can now officially embrace the “Three-Peat” label.

Thanks to the reported deal, the NFL has the green light to use Pat Riley’s legendary phrase—if Kansas City gets the job done. Besides, what’s more interesting to know here is how much the deal is about to cost. Are you curious to know about it as well? Before you dive in, isn’t it wild that Miami’s boss is busy with this—rather than a Jimmy Butler trade? He’s actively involving himself with things that could bolster Patrick Mahomes and Co.’s morale!

Keeping aside the heartbreak following Luka Dončić’s Dallas Mavericks breakup, the Chiefs’ super-QB is simply looking to take inspiration from Riley. It’s safe to say, Mahomes would be more than pumped up to etch his name in the NFL’s history.

Patrick Mahomes & Co. take Jimmy Butler off Pat Riley’s mind with $600,000

The NFL’s massive deal ahead of the Super Bowl could be a game-changer for Pat Riley. Meanwhile, with the NBA trade deadline heating up, especially around Jimmy Butler, Riley might just get a breather. And as the Chiefs eye their “three-peat,” all eyes will be on Patrick Mahomes. Could this turn into a win-win for everyone? Surely they could, or maybe not. Sports are unpredictable, you see! But wait, let’s find out the value of this deal, that the Miami Heat boss and the NFL have shaken hands on.

The terms are under wraps, but Finance Monthly revealed that Riley earned $600,000 from the Chicago Bulls back in 1998 when they secured their second three-peat. Adjusted for inflation, that’s a hefty $1.16 million as of December 2024. The NFL clearly has the funds to match that, and Riley has mentioned he donates most of the trademark money to charity. So, it seems like a small price to pay, at least in theory. Now, with that deal in play, the Chiefs are free to flaunt the “three-peat” label. All that’s left? They’ve got to make NFL history this Sunday.

Now it’s time for the Chiefs to take Riley’s trademarked phrase to the next level and to make their own. Can Patrick Mahomes do his usual wonders and continue helping Miami’s “godfather” keep his mind off Butler’s trade woes? It’s only a matter of a few days until the mystery unfolds itself!