Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter is retiring after 43 seasons
The longtime public address announcer will remain with the team as a special adviser for game presentation.
- On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that Lawrence Tanter is retiring as public address announcer after 43 seasons. The 76-year-old will transition to Special Advisor of Game Presentation.
- Since 1982, Tanter provided the soundtrack for 10 NBA titles and 16 Western Conference championships. Known as the "Voice of the Lakers," his smooth baritone delivery became a staple for generations of fans, players, and staff.
- Per ESPN's Dave McMenamin, Tanter suffered a stroke in March, forcing him to miss the season's final games and playoffs. Jason Baquero, the South Bay Lakers' public address announcer, filled the role on an interim basis.
- Fans remember signature calls such as "The Laker girlllssss" and "too many steps," which defined his calm, calculated style. Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss praised his "professionalism, energy and signature booming voice" for connecting generations.
- No replacement has been named for the 2026-27 season. As L.A. enters a new era behind the P.A. mic, Tanter remains with the team to guide game presentation strategy after more than four decades.
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Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter is retiring after 43 seasons
Lawrence Tanter is retiring as public address announcer of the Los Angeles Lakers. His retirement that was announced on Tuesday ends a 43-season run behind the microphone for the franchise’s home games.
Voice of the Lakers' Announces Retirement, PA Announcer Lawrence Tanter to Be A Special Advisor
Lawrence Tanter, the Los Angeles Lakers' legendary public address announcer, is stepping down after 43 seasons. However, he will remain with the team in a new role: Special Advisor for Game Presentation.
Lawrence Tanter retiring as long-time public address voice of the Lakers
Lawrence Tanter is retiring after 43 seasons as the Lakers’ public address announcer, the team announced Tuesday. Tanter will step away from the courtside mic and transition to an advisory role for Lakers game presentation. “Lawrence Tanter has been an integral part of the Lakers gameday experience for more than four decades, setting the tone for countless memorable moments with his professionalism, energy and signature booming voice,” said Los …
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