Bring playoff energy to your rotation with the L.A. Lakers Season Playoff Energy Shorts, featuring an elasticised waistband with external drawcord for a secure, comfortable fit. Lightweight 100% poly mesh keeps it breathable, while striped binding and side seam pockets add function and style. Finished with embroidered team branding and a Mitchell & Ness logo on the back, they’re built for all-day wear. 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.