Be bold this season and cheer on the Lakers with the latest vintage style Letterform Crew. With all-over custom printed graphics, a enzyme wash for extra comfort and embroidered brand logo, you are sure to be the ultimate supporter this season! The greatness that is the Los Angeles Lakers franchise started '46 as the Detroit Gems. In '47, the team shifted to Minneapolis and became the Minneapolis Lakers from the state nickname, "land of 10,000 lakes." The Lakers relocated to Los Angeles before the '60-'61 season.