Honour the greats of the game with a Replica Swingman Jersey. Featuring printed twill name & numbers and breathable side-panel inserts, the Swingman Jersey is a versatile piece that is essential for any basketball 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.