The Los Angeles Lakers are making a notable change to their uniforms for the coming 2020-21 NBA season.
In an effort to pay homage to past success and the franchise’s move to LA, the organization has opted for a special “classic” option.
Over the weekend, two fans revealed the new-look jerseys that they stumbled across.
Also picked this up today 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/rvFWi5j5hm
— 🏆 FINALS #LakeShow Rudy (@aguado_16) September 27, 2020
Shortly thereafter, Chris Creamer of SportsLogos confirmed that a new design was coming next year.
LEAK: Photos of the Los Angeles Lakers new 2021 “Classic” jersey found their way to the Internet over the weekend #LALakers #Lakers #NBA #Nike
More pics and details here: https://t.co/gHFz3p9zeO pic.twitter.com/eaHBf9r5z9
— SportsLogos.Net (@sportslogosnet) September 28, 2020
As mock-ups of what the uniforms will look like in 2020-21 began to emerge, so did fan opinions. Needless to say – they were mixed.
The Lakers plan on rocking these classic jerseys in 2021. 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/8mELGXmUK9
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) September 28, 2020
Dumbest jersey.. clippers are blue
— KAFKOV (@StevenM91884738) September 28, 2020
Do I like this jersey being part of the Lakers’ rotation? Yes, I do.
Do I like the fact this will be the potential SIXTH UNIFORM in their uniform set?
Heck no. This is getting out of hand. Feels like we’re heading towards a completely different jersey every game. 😂
— Chris Ramirez (@CRamirezCalif) September 28, 2020
Inglewood laker fans ain’t rockin that b…#LakeShow
— Brodney B. (@TwoOfum) September 28, 2020
I like the jerseys – but shouldn’t there be a little bit of purple and gold in there somewhere?
— Saurabh NOW! 🌹 (@saurabhnow) September 29, 2020
That looks awesome.
Makes me want to see a Brooklyn Dodgers inspired Nets jersey at some point.
— Dan LaTorraca (@TweetsByDanno) September 28, 2020
I don’t want us to end up like the Jazz and Nuggets fans where I don’t even know what the damn team colors are on a week to week basis.
— Odin B ⚡️ (@OdinB) September 28, 2020
That look likes a LA Clippers jersey
— MartinaMichelle (@MsM1che11e) September 28, 2020
The gangsta jersey. Ten toes down. Rest in power nipsey. Rest in power kobe and gigi. Lets get this ring for them. #LakeShow
— Ron (@mia305R) September 29, 2020
Those are clean, but kinda want to see the old MPLS jerseys make a comeback too
— Rice (@eatalltherice) September 29, 2020
For the uninitiated, the Lakers wore this sort of blue design for a seven-year stretch in the 1960s. From there they would go on to switch to the colors that fans have associated the franchise with ever since.
Fans deserve the truth. https://t.co/RiUv9jc7V4
— Game 7 (@game7__) September 28, 2020
An official announcement regarding the new look uniforms will likely come at some point in the next few months.
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A graduate from the University of Texas, Anthony Amador has been credentialed to cover the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and high school games all over the Lone Star State. Currently, his primary beats are the NBA, MLB, NFL and UFC.
