They started off as the Detroit Gems in 1946-1947, but became the Minneapolis Lakers in 1947. They got their name from Minnesota's nickname of "Land of 10,000 lakes." They were the Minneapolis Lakers from 1947-1960. And from 1960 'til now, they've been the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers franchise began in 1947. A couple of guys from Minnesota purchased a disbanded team and rebuilt the team into what they are now.
Los Angeles Lakers with 33 straight wins
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From 1946 - 1959 the Lakers were known as the Minneapolis Lakers.
It was the Lakers who won that match.
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The Lakers originated from Minnesota, and there are a lot of lakes there. Hence, the name Lakers.
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== == The Los Angeles Lakers are called the "Lakers" because the team used to be located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Minnesota is nicknamed the land of a thousand lakes, thus, the Lakers were born.