Lakers unveil new uniforms with retro look to the 1980s Showtime era

The Lakers finally unveiled their new uniforms for the 2018-19 season, featuring a throwback look to the 1980s Showtime era.

The jerseys still feature the Nike logo and Wish decal above the Lakers name on the chest, but the numbers feature a drop shadow like the uniforms from the 1980s.

The Lakers’ purple “statement� jersey has the biggest design change, with black piping down each side.

Here’s what the team had to say about the retro look:

“The new Los Angeles Lakers uniforms bring back an element of the 1980s Showtime Era — updated numbers, which use a vertical drop shadow — along with a rounded neckline. The font effect references the Lakers’ storied past, while also positioning a fresh direction for the franchise.�