Thursday marked the seven-year anniversary of the Kansas City Chiefs trading Alex Smith to make Patrick Mahomes their starting quarterback. The rest, as they say, has been history.

The Chiefs are making an unprecedented fifth Super Bowl appearance in six seasons, and Mahomes is the first QB in history to make five trips before turning 30.

His greatness had us thinking about the best individual seven-year runs. What other athletes have dominated for an extended stretch, to the point that there’s little debate about anyone being better?

With that, here are the 10 best seven-year peaks of the past four decades in team sports.

1. Wayne Gretzky (1981-87)

Gretzky became the best player in the NHL shortly after entering the league, leading in points and winning numerous MVP awards.

2. Jerry Rice (1988-94)

Rice dominated with the San Francisco 49ers, setting records and winning Super Bowls.

3. Michael Jordan (1990-93; 95-98)

Jordan redefined greatness in basketball, leading the Bulls to multiple championships.

4. Pedro Martínez (1997-2003)

Martínez’s dominance on the mound during this stretch is unparalleled.

5. Barry Bonds (1998-2004)

Bonds set records while leading the league in various statistics, including home runs.

6. Lionel Messi (2008-15)

Messi’s reign at Barcelona saw him help win multiple championships.

7. LeBron James (2011-18)

James’s incredible peak included MVP awards and NBA Finals victories.

8. Tom Brady (2014-20)

Brady led the Patriots to Super Bowl wins, solidifying his status as a legend.

9. Shohei Ohtani (2018-present)

Ohtani’s unique abilities as a two-way player have made him one of the best in the sport.

10. Patrick Mahomes (2018-present)

Mahomes has already won multiple Super Bowls, showcasing his exceptional talent.