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 Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss. “Since the 1980s, LT has narrated every chapter of Lakers basketball, connecting generations of fans, players, coaches and staff while becoming a trusted and unforgettable part of the Lakers experience. I am incredibly grateful for everything he has given to this franchise.”
Tanter, who record introductions from a home studio during the pandemic NBA Bubble season, has been the franchise PA announcer since 1982. Born in Chicago, he was the in-arena voice for 10 NBA titles and 16 Western Conference championships.