Cheap Lakers Jerseys


  • The Lakers franchise did not start life by having the Los Angeles Lakers on their jerseys. In their initial form they existed as the The Minneapolis Lakers when they played in the NBL.
  • MLB's Brooklyn Dodgers made the jump to the west coast and immediately made a fortune. So the Los Angeles Lakers were quick to try and match their success by trading their jerseys for gold ones that screamed "Gold Coast". The jerseys were reprinted in time for the start of the season in 1960.
  • Arguably the most notable player in recent years to have los angeles lakers jerseys in his locker was 7' 1" free agent Shaquille O'Neal. he arrived in time for the season that started in 1996.
  • By '99 two changes swept through the franchise. One was the hiring of head coach Phil Jackson who'd proved his worth in Chicago, and they also moved to a sparkling new digs at the Staples Center.
  • Retired numbers hanging from the rafter include #13 belonging to Wilt Chamerlain, #22 worm by Elgin Baylor, #25 donned by Gail Goodrich, #32 modelled by Magic Johnson, #33 owned by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, #42 worn by James Worthy, and #44 as worn Jerry West.
  • This club has been home to more all stars and MVP's than any other team and can thus put on the hardwood an allstar team made up of former players that is without equal. Try at Guard Magic Johnson, and also at Guard Jerry West. Then put at Forward Elgin Baylor, and with him at Forward James Worthy. Rounding off the starting 5 could be Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at center. This is a team that could afford to keep Shaq on the bench as a sixth man.
  • Considering the legends that have played for his club, if you had to choose just one, it may probably be Magic Johnson. Here was a man that can take responsibility for the fast game we have today that is great to watch.