Show your pride in the purple and gold with our L.A. Lakers Unity tee. Featuring a vintage fit and pigment dye with a heavy vintage wash, this tee channels true retro energy. Custom digital print graphics on the front and back celebrate Lakers legacy, while the embroidered Mitchell & Ness logo on the sleeve adds a premium touch. Made from 100% cotton for ultimate comfort. 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.