Los Angeles Lakers Logo
A large flat yellow-orange basketball (full circle) sits in the background with black seam lines. Overlaid across the center is a bold, italic purple wordmark: a large, stylized "LAKERS" in uppercase with an extended swash on the final 'S'....
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About Los Angeles Lakers
A large flat yellow-orange basketball (full circle) sits in the background with black seam lines. Overlaid across the center is a bold, italic purple wordmark: a large, stylized "LAKERS" in uppercase with an extended swash on the final 'S'. Above the main wordmark, smaller uppercase text reads "LOS ANGELES" in the same purple.
The purple wordmark partially covers the basketball so the ball is visible around and behind the letters. There are short horizontal motion lines to the left of the large 'L', suggesting speed; overall the mark combines a classic sports wordmark style with a simple, two-color palette.
What's in it: basketball
Shapes: circle (basketball) italic wordmark horizontal motion lines overlapping/stacked composition
Style: sport bold italic retro flat
Text in logo: LOS ANGELES LAKERS
A basketball behind the team name emphasizes the sport; the italic, swashed wordmark and motion lines convey speed and athleticism.
Colors
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Los Angeles Lakers Logo History
Founded in 1947 as the Minneapolis Lakers; the franchise relocated to Los Angeles in 1960. The original name referenced Minnesota's many lakes.
Frequently asked
What object is shown behind the wordmark?
A yellow-orange basketball with black seam lines.
What are the main colors used?
Purple (#552583) as the primary wordmark color and gold/yellow (#FDB927) for the basketball, with black seams.
What does the wording in the logo read?
The logo displays "LOS ANGELES" above a large "LAKERS" wordmark.
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