Los Angeles Lakers
There’s a sense of pride that comes with being a Lakers fan. Seventeen titles. Three of the biggest stars the game has ever seen. You don’t accidentally like the Lakers. Lakers fandom is something you inherit, or purposefully select, or bit by bit it works its way into your heart and there’s no shaking it loose. Buying for a Lakers fan is easy, right? They have high standards. Wrong. Buying for a Lakers fan is difficult because they’ve already purchased everything that was immediately available to buy.
Our mission with this gift guide was simple: dig a little deeper. We started with the knowledge that the Lakers’ fan in your life probably owns the jersey. That car magnet you found during your two seconds of googling won’t make them feel special. But what they will appreciate is spending an afternoon with a gift that acknowledges what the Lakers are to the game and wears that like a badge of honour.
Each of these items was curated with that person in mind. The buddy who watched Game 7 of the 2020 bubble playoffs until 4AM. The family member who has probably told you about Kobe at least once this week. The superfan who is going to know instantly whether or not you paid attention to yourLeaguePass subscription. From sneakers to hats to shirts we opted for things with some heft. Stuff that makes you feel like you’re part of something.
Some speak to the history of the team. Some are designed to help you fly that proudly-spotted banner correctly. Every single piece is something we would confidently hand over to a loved one without fearing judgement. The moment we didn’t think an item met that standard, it got scrapped. Do you want stuff Lakers fans already own? Then there are thousands of options for you. Stick with us though, because after spending hours digging we’ve compiled a list we think every serious Lakers fan will appreciate.