world cup finals 3 times 1974, 2006, 2010
about 16 times
Larry Bird went to the NBA finals 3 times I think.
The Lakers went to the NBA Finals seven times in the 1980's.
Australia has never been in the finals.
12 times
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Twice. Kobe is 5-2 in the NBA Finals.
6 times
Since 1957, the Celtics have reached the NBA Finals 21 times and won 17 championships.
Benifica have reached the Champions league finals 7 times. They won the trophy in 1961 and 1962.