Question: Who coined the phrase three-peat after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Detroit Pistons in 1988, 4 games to 3?
Sentence (from "Three-peat"): The term is a registered trademark owned by Pat Riley, the Lakers' head coach from 1981–1990, although it was coined by L.A. player Byron Scott immediately after their victorious championship defense against the Detroit Pistons in the 1988 NBA Finals.
Relevant evidence: Yes