Lawrence Tanter: A Tribute to the Voice of the Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Lawrence Tanter, the team's public address announcer for 43 seasons, will be retiring. Tanter will be stepping away from his courtside microphone role and moving into an advisory position for Lakers game presentation. Lakers governor Jeanie Buss praised Tanter for his professionalism, energy, and iconic booming voice that has been a staple of the Lakers gameday experience for over four decades.
Lawrence Tanter, who hails from Chicago, has been the Lakers' PA announcer since 1982. He has narrated every chapter of Lakers basketball since the 1980s, connecting fans, players, coaches, and staff across generations. Tanter's voice has been synonymous with the Lakers' success, having been the in-arena announcer for 10 NBA titles and 16 Western Conference championships. Even during the pandemic NBA Bubble season, Tanter continued to record player introductions from a home studio.
As Lawrence Tanter bids farewell to his role as the Lakers' public address announcer, his legacy as a trusted and unforgettable part of the Lakers experience will endure. His contributions to the franchise and his impact on the gameday atmosphere will be remembered by Lakers fans for years to come.