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Lawrence Tanter, Longtime Los Angeles Lakers P.A. Announcer, Dies
By Rhyter Times Desk · 2h ago
Lawrence Tanter, the veteran public address announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers, has died, according to reports from ESPN and the New York Post. The Post reported that Tanter passed away at age 76.
Tanter's multi-decade tenure behind the microphone in Los Angeles began in the early 1980s. The New York Post noted that he first started announcing for the franchise during the 1982-83 NBA season, a period ESPN referred to as the team's "Showtime" era.
His run with the organization concluded earlier this year. According to ESPN, Tanter retired in June after suffering a stroke.
How outlets are covering this
Lawrence Tanter, the longtime public address announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers, has died, according to reporting from ESPN and the New York Post. Tanter had voiced Lakers home games since the early 1980s Showtime era. He stepped down from his role this past June following a stroke.
Shared reporting
- Lawrence Tanter has died.
- Lawrence Tanter was the longtime public address (P.A.) announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Tanter's announcing career with the Lakers began during the franchise's "Showtime" / 1982-83 era.
Different framing
- The New York Post explicitly reported Tanter's age at death (76) and identified his start date as the 1982-83 NBA season.
- ESPN emphasized the circumstances surrounding his departure, reporting that he retired in June following a stroke.
Why it matters
Tanter's voice served as a constant arena backdrop through multiple championship eras, linking four decades of Los Angeles Lakers history.
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- Longtime Lakers P.A. announcer Tanter dies
Espn · 1h ago
- Lawrence Tanter, Lakers longtime PA announcer, dead at 76
New york post · 2h ago
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