Lakers fans in awe of new Lore Series City Edition jersey, deem it a 'must buy'

The Los Angeles Lakers will be revisiting their roots for the upcoming 2020-21 season. Honouring their old blue and white uniforms, the Lakers will be returning to the court with the new Lore Series City Edition jersey. Designed by Elgin Baylor, the new uniform will be a walk down the memory lane for an old Lakers fan as the defending champions aim for a two-peat this campaign. Also read | How much will Lebron James earn at Lakers? $85 million contract breakdown Lakers City Edition jersey unveiled, fans excited about the Blue and White colourway LEGACY OF LAKER LORE Get your @Lakers Nike NBA City Edition Jersey NOW ➡️ https://t.co/wNDEuOpuS1 🗓️ NBA Season Starts Christmas Week with Games Beginning Tuesday, December 22. pic.twitter.com/Cabyf6Cjzh — NBA Store (@NBASTORE) December 3, 2020 This jersey will be a part of the Lore Series for the Lakers, which lets icons create some custom design. The first was done by late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who made one for the 2017-18 season. This season, the Lakers brought back the jersey for their championship run at the NBA bubble. After Lakers greats Magic Johnson and Shaquille O'Neal, Baylor has helped with the latest blue, grey and white colourways. Nike has new Lakers City Edition gear already available or listed as coming soon. Elgin Baylor’s signature on the jersey confirms he’s the latest designer for the team’s Lore Series. pic.twitter.com/XSf1kQylzE — Matthew Moreno (@MMoreno1015) December 3, 2020 This edition will feature traces of both – the team's time in Minneapolis and the Showtime era. Previously, there were rumours about the Lakers coming back with a jersey bearing resemblance to their classic jersey. Lakers will complete 60 years in Los Angeles after their relocation from Minneapolis in the 1960-61 season. Per the league rules, teams can wear an older design to celebrate a milestone. Also read | Anthony Davis contract: Complete breakdown of the Lakers star's 5-year, $190M deal Man these City Edition Jerseys are a Must Buy for me!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/8HMLauMFbH — DTLF (@DantheLakersFAN) December 3, 2020 Best one out. — greed (@greed12181835) December 3, 2020 Pretty boring stuff @Lakers do something Hollywood or Beach themed for once — CaruShow (@AndrewS70166933) December 3, 2020 Those new Lakers jerseys are Icy ❄️ ❄️❄️ pic.twitter.com/ttN3cp3Zw1 — GOAT Jerseys (@GoatJersey) December 2, 2020 Most fans were in awe of the new Lakers jersey. On Twitter, fans shared photos of the uniform, declaring that a true Lakers fan will be aware of the meaning behind the jersey. "Man these City Edition Jerseys are a Must Buy for me," one fan wrote, adding a series of fire emojis. Also read | Lakers fans react to LeBron James $85 million contract, claim NBA champion 'overpaid' Where to buy Lakers City jersey? The Lakers city edition will be available to purchase on the NBA or Lakers store. The jersey is being sold at $109.99 at the NBA store. Other items range from $17.99 (socks) to $179.99 (courtside full-snap jacket). Also read | NBA City Edition jerseys: Which new 2020-21 city edition uniforms are hit and miss amongst fans? (Image credits: NBA store Twitter)

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Lakers fans in awe of new Lore Series City Edition jersey, deem it a 'must buy'

Ahead of the NBA 2020-21 season, the Los Angeles Lakers have released their new City Edition uniform sporting their iconic Blue and White colourway.

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