The legends who came before him played a crucial role in Shaq's drive as a player. See his tribute to the Lakers retired jersey numbers on the 2019-20 City Edition Uniform. pic.twitter.com/bhDEToKqod
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November 28, 2019
4. 2019-20 City Edition Jerseys
Shaquille O'Neal did a great job designing these 2019-20 City Edition jerseys. Besides leaning into the famous Lakers gold, he included tons of cool details. For instance, "Dr. Buss” is etched onto the rear portion of the waistband, in the style of the Hollywood sign. In addition, stars featuring the Lakers' retired numbers run down the sides.
When he designed these, Shaq wanted to make sure people didn't forget about the other great Lakers — a nice homage from the Big Diesel. The classic white Lakers logo really stands out. It's reminiscent of early 2000s Lakers swag. It's traditional, yet nuanced. Overall, aside from being stylish, this jersey is an excellent tribute to the past Lakers. Way to go Shaq.
The Lakers will debut their 2020-21 City Edition jerseys today. ❄️❄️ pic.twitter.com/2Jx2grdFEG
— LakeShowHoopsᴾᴴ (@LakeShowHoopsPH) December 25, 2020
3. 2020-21 City Edition Jerseys
Any time the Lakers use that powder blue, it works out. These city editions came right after the Lakers 2020 NBA championship. The modern "Lakers" font pairs nicely with the old-school Minneapolis Lakers blue. It's the closest we've gotten to the royal blue 1961-1962 Lakers uniforms. Overall, a great city edition jersey. You'd expect nothing less from the reigning champs.