Men's Los Angeles Lakers Magic Johnson Purple 1984/85 Hardwood Classics Swingman Jersey

Which club

For Lakers fans, the details matter - the shade of purple, the shape of the numbers, the way the crest sits. This jersey keeps those details intact.

Because it is a Men's cut, the easiest way to get the fit right is to measure a jersey you already like and compare it with the chart.

Who buys this

Basketball shirts are judged on how they look off the court as much as on the team graphics, so the content that earns its place is history and comparison: what changed between eras, which colourways sit together, and which series collects best. The buyer is usually young, follows a specific player, and wears the shirt with everything else in the wardrobe.

Details that matter when choosing this Los Angeles Lakers jersey

Start from the Los Angeles Lakers Swingman jersey and the rest of the choice narrows quickly: Los Angeles Lakers colours, team styling, and a cut that works with jeans as easily as with shorts.

Everything starts with the Los Angeles Lakers jersey - it sets the colourway, the fit and the look the rest of the range is built around.

Filed under NBA basketball jersey, this sits inside the NBA side of the store, so it is filtered and compared against the rest of the NBA range rather than the general basketball category.

If you are shopping Lakers streetwear jersey, the deciding factors are usually fit and occasion rather than specifications: this one is a relaxed swingman for men, cut to be worn regularly instead of once a season.

The Magic Johnson jersey is the version supporters pick when they want the Magic Johnson look without the player-issue cut - same name and number placement, much easier to wear.

Where to wear it

Wear it to the stadium, to the sports bar, or to the living room - game day is the obvious home for this jersey.

Product details

Rib-knit collar and arm openings
Side splits at waist hem
Heat-sealed NBA logo

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Questions people ask about this Los Angeles Lakers jersey

What colour is the Los Angeles Lakers swingman?

The colourway is purple.

How should I care for the Los Angeles Lakers jersey?

Cold machine wash inside out, hang to dry, and skip the tumble dryer - heat is what cracks printed lettering.

Where does the Los Angeles Lakers jersey ship from and can I return it?

It ships from the warehouse listed on this page, and unworn items in the condition they arrived in can be returned within the stated return window.

Does this Los Angeles Lakers jersey work as everyday clothing?

Yes. Basketball shirts in this range are cut for men with a relaxed supporter fit and a lightweight knit, which is what makes them wearable off the court - most buyers wear this swingman with jeans or shorts far more often than they wear it to a game. Basketball shirts are worn as streetwear first, so how they sit with other clothing decides the purchase.

What exactly is the Los Angeles Lakers Swingman Jersey in Purple?

It is a fan-version basketball jersey inspired by the Los Angeles Lakers on-court look, offered in the purple team colourway. It is made for supporters to wear on game day, at training or as casual clothing, not as match-worn kit.

Is this a match-worn or player-issue jersey?

No. This is a swingman made for supporters: a relaxed cut and everyday comfort rather than the heavy technical build players wear. It follows the Los Angeles Lakers look in colour and layout, but it is not on-court kit.