Essential for the NBA supporter or die-hard fan, the Hardwood Classic jersey is a premium construction made to evoke what the legends wore on the court. Featuring high quality stitched name & numbers and a breathable mesh body, the Authentic Jersey is perfect for pick-up games or casual wear weekend 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.