Rep the purple and gold in style with our L.A. Lakers Tri Logo tee. Crafted from 100% cotton with a vintage fit and heavy pigment wash for that lived-in feel, this tee brings premium detail front and back. Embroidered logos on the chest and bold screen printed graphics on the back make it a true essential for every Lakers fan. 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.