Introducing the Pinch Panel snapback, our latest hat design with a high-profile, deep fit that's built for comfort and style. Featuring a structured 5-panel crown with a signature pinch front, pre-curved brim and adjustable snapback closure, it's the perfect cap for any fan looking for a bold, clean look. The greatness that is the Los Angeles Lakers franchise started '46 as the Detroit Gems. In '47, the team shifted to Minneapolis and became the Minneapolis Lakers from the state nickname, "land of 10,000 lakes." The Lakers relocated to Los Angeles before the '60-'61 season.