Longtime Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter has died
Lawrence Tanter, who served as the Lakers' public address announcer at home games for several decades, has passed away.
Lawrence Tanter, the longtime public address announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers, has passed away at the age of 76. Tanter began his duties in 1982, providing the iconic voice for Lakers games at The Forum and later at Staples Center/Crypto.com Arena. His distinctive deep voice became synonymous with Lakers games and memorable moments during eras led by players like Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson.
Tanter retired in June following a series of health issues that forced him to miss several games. The Lakers expressed their deep sorrow over Tanter's death, describing him as a cherished member of the team. The franchise confirmed that Tanter had suffered a stroke in March. In addition to his Lakers duties, Tanter worked as a disc jockey for several jazz radio stations in the Los Angeles area since the 1970s.
The Lakers have not yet announced a replacement for Tanter, who was temporarily filled in by Jason Barquero, the P.A. announcer for the Lakers' G League affiliate, late last season.
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