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Lakers Legend LT's Voice Silenced at 76
24 Sep
Summary
- Longtime Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter has died at age 76.
- Tanter's voice was the soundtrack to Lakers games for 43 years.
- He was present for 10 Lakers championships and 16 Western Conference titles.
The Los Angeles Lakers announced with deep sadness the death of their legendary public address announcer, Lawrence Tanter, who passed away at 76. For 43 years, Tanter's resonant voice was an integral part of the Lakers' gameday experience, beginning in the 'Showtime' era of the 1980s. He was the longest-tenured PA announcer in team history.
Tanter retired in June, shortly before his passing, after suffering a stroke that caused him to miss the Lakers' final home games and playoffs. He had expressed that his tenure with the team had "been a blessing." His unique, silky-smooth delivery informed fans about starting lineups, substitutions, and score announcements, always aiming to inform without distracting.
During his illustrious career, Tanter witnessed and announced for 10 Lakers championships and 16 Western Conference titles. His iconic call of "The Laker girlllssss" became a fan favorite. He also played a poignant role following Kobe Bryant's death, introducing all starters with a special tribute, and later recorded player introductions from his home studio during the 2020 NBA bubble championship season.
