The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most storied and successful franchises in the National Basketball Association, representing the city of Los Angeles and competing in the league's Western Conference. The team's full name is the Los Angeles Lakers, and they play their home games at the iconic Crypto.com Arena. Founded in 1947, the team's colors are purple and gold, with ownership under the Buss family and a head coach position that has been held by legends. Originally the Minneapolis Lakers, the team moved to Los Angeles in 1960, bringing the "Lakers" name, a nod to Minnesota's "Land of 10,000 Lakes," to a city with a very different geography. The franchise's peak eras are legendary, from the Showtime era of the 1980s led by Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to the three-peat championship run in the early 2000s with Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal. In the modern era, the Lakers added their 17th championship in 2020 behind the leadership of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The team culture is defined by a massive, global fan base, the expectation of excellence, and a star-powered atmosphere that makes every home game a major event. The Lakers remain a perennial focal point of the NBA, constantly in the hunt for titles and superstars.