Exciting One Piece Night with the LA Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to host a special event titled "One Piece Night" on February 28, where fans can enjoy exclusive new footage of the beloved character Monkey D. Luffy as he takes to the basketball court.

What to Expect

During the event, attendees will get:

A first look at new animation featuring Luffy playing basketball.
A limited-edition Lakers x One Piece T-shirt.
Access to a One Piece Bounty Rush photo booth located on the main concourse of the Crypto.com Arena.
Opportunities for randomly selected fans to compete for prizes in a special on-court One Piece game.

The LA Lakers shared a vibrant poster on their official X (formerly Twitter) account, showcasing the 10 members of the Straw Hat Pirates clad in Lakers uniforms. The playful caption emphasizes, “Friday night: 'The Straw Hat Pirates' will be coming to LA in the Purple & Gold.”

One Piece x Los Angeles Lakers Image courtesy of Toei Animation

One Piece x Los Angeles Lakers shirt Image courtesy of Toei Animation

Tweet from the LA Lakers

"Friday night: 'The Straw Hat Pirates' will be coming to LA in the Purple & Gold. Join us for the #LakersxONEPIECE collab game on 2/28!"
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 25, 2025

Previous Announcements

The Lakers first teased this exciting collaboration on December 20, revealing an image of Luffy in a Lakers uniform, dramatically performing a slam dunk.

More One Piece Events

In addition to One Piece Night, the Boston Red Sox have also announced their second One Piece Theme Day on February 19, following a successful event in August 2024 that celebrated the anime's 25th anniversary.

The previous event featured cosplay, live performances, and a special Luffy bobblehead dressed in a Red Sox uniform.

Conclusion

Anime fans and basketball enthusiasts alike won't want to miss the chance to see Luffy on the court! Be sure to mark your calendars for an entertaining night of basketball and animation.