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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.

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