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Lawrence Tanter, Longtime Los Angeles Lakers PA Announcer Dies at 76
The longtime public address announcer was remembered for his baritone calls and 43 years as the soundtrack to Lakers games.
- On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that longtime public address announcer Lawrence Tanter has died at age 76. Tanter served as the team's voice for 43 years since 1982.
- Known for his smooth, baritone voice, Tanter became synonymous with the Lakers during the 'Showtime' era, narrating 10 championships and 16 Western Conference titles alongside stars from Magic Johnson to LeBron James.
- Beyond his gameday role, Tanter was a 6-foot-7 jazz radio disc jockey who greeted everyone with warmth. Fans remember his signature calls: "Kobeee Bryant" and "Laker girlllsss."
- Following a stroke in March, Tanter retired from his courtside post in June, transitioning to a role as "Special Advisor for Game Presentation." The team has not yet named a successor for 2026-27.
- Lakers governor Jeanie Buss called Tanter a "true original," while tributes from broadcasters poured in across social media. His legacy endures through his 2020 pandemic-bubble player introductions that helped the Lakers win the championship.
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Longtime Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter dies at 76
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (KESQ) - Longtime Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter has died at age 76, the team announced Wednesday night. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Los Angeles Lakers (@lakers) Tanter had been the Lakers' public address announcer through the 2025- 26 season. The team announced in June that Tanter
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Tanter, who was the “Voice of Lakers basketball” for 43 years from The Forum to Crypto.com Arena, had retired in June. “A true original that added his unique style to Showtime,” Lakers governor Jeanie Buss wrote in a social media post.
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