Mitchell & Ness - LA Lakers NBA Flight Swingman Short

Taking inspiration from military flight jackets, our latest range of NBA swingman shorts feature a sage green and orange detail colourway. Unique patches convey each team's story and history, influenced by the aviation patches that decorate a pilot's flight jacket.

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.