Calling All Laker Fans: Let's Go Back to the Old School Lakers Uniforms

As a rookie, Kobe Bryant once told Del Harris: Coach, I can post up anybody who's guarding me. If you just get me in there and clear it out, I can post up anybody.

For various reasons, Abdul-Jabbar and Johnson didn't start to develop a relationship off the floor until the 1983-'84 season.

The L.A. Lakers are a storied franchise. And the Lakers uniforms ought to reflect our glorious, championship-studded history. Like Chicago and Boston, L.A., I'd argue, is better off sticking to their old uniforms.

It's tradition. You just don't mess with tradition. The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Oakland Raiders have kept their uniforms basically intact.

I propose Los Angeles return to their throwback uniforms. The same jerseys worn by stand-out players such as Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, and Magic Johnson.

When watching games, these old school Lakers uniforms will provoke in fans a sense of nostalgia, and remind them of their franchise's dominant history. The uniforms will also provide fans a sense of continuity from one era to the next.

Over the years, I’ve heard many a fan mention they liked the way the former Lakers uniforms looked. I couldn’t agree more. I love the streamlined, clean look.

If you believe it's time for a change, voice your thoughts by leaving a comment.

This blog will be shown to Tim Harris, the Senior Vice President of Business Operations of the Los Angeles Lakers, who has been willing to listen to me about the possibility of the Lakers wearing more pleasing-to-the-eye attire.

It can really happen. The Sixers are switching back to their old duds and logo, because a fan took action and had 130 Sixers fans sign his petition.

For the 2009 NFL season and beyond, the San Fransisco 49ers will be wearing new uniforms, which are reminiscent of their '80s era teams.

As you can see, teams are coming to their senses and returning to their roots. The Lakers can do the same.