Simple designs featuring the iconic Lakers basketball logo on a solid purple or textured "hardwood" background were staples of the early internet. Where to Find Them
Some fan-created designs focused on team values, featuring text-heavy graphics that fit the boxier 4:3 aspect ratio better than modern panoramic layouts.
While 1024x768 is no longer the standard for modern monitors, these classic designs are preserved on several archive and wallpaper sites: