Experience elevated style with the NBA Team Glow Up tees from Mitchell & Ness. These vintage washed tees feature custom graphics that make a statement. The Los Angeles Lakers, originally known as the Detroit Gems in 1946, moved to Minneapolis the following year and adopted the name Minneapolis Lakers, inspired by the state nickname "land of 10,000 lakes." In 1960, the team relocated to Los Angeles for the '60-'61 season.