Lakers PA announcer Lawrence Tanter retires, stays as advisor
ESPN NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Lawrence Tanter, the longtime PA announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers, is retiring. After suffering a health incident last March, he was unable to work for the remainder of the season. While stepping down from his announcing duties, Tanter will remain with the Lakers organization in an advisory role. His contributions to the team have been significant over the years, making his departure a notable change for the franchise.
- •Lawrence Tanter retires as Lakers PA announcer on June 16, 2026.
- •He suffered a health incident last March.
- •Tanter will continue as an advisor for the Lakers.
- •His absence will impact Lakers' home games moving forward.
- 10:41 PMESPN NBA — Longtime Lakers P.A. announcer Tanter retiring
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter is retiring after 43 seasons
- 9:53 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers legendary PA Lawrence Tanter retires after 43 seasons
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Legendary Lakers PA announcer Lawrence Tanter is retiring
"The Los Angeles Lakers announced Tuesday that Lawrence Tanter is retiring as public address announcer, ending a 43-season run behind the microphone for the franchise's home games. The Lakers said he will continue to work with the team as a special advisor for game presentation. Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss lauded Tanner for “setting the tone for countless memorable moments with his professionalism, energy and signature booming voice.”
"The Los Angeles Lakers announced on Tuesday that legendary public address announcer Lawrence Tanter will transition into a new role with the organization after serving as the team's iconic in-arena voice for the past 43 seasons.
"Longtime Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter is retiring from his position after more than 40 years manning the microphone at Lakers home games, the team announced Tuesday.
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External links- ESPN NBAJun 16, 2026, 10:41 PMLongtime Lakers P.A. announcer Tanter retiring
Longtime Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter is retiring from his position after more than 40 years manning the microphone at Lakers home games, the team announced Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 10:09 PMLakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter is retiring after 43 seasons
The Los Angeles Lakers announced Tuesday that Lawrence Tanter is retiring as public address announcer, ending a 43-season run behind the microphone for the franchise's home games. The Lakers said he will continue to work with the team as a special advisor for game presentation. Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss lauded Tanner for “setting the tone for countless memorable moments with his professionalism, energy and signature booming voice.”
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 9:53 PMLakers legendary PA Lawrence Tanter retires after 43 seasons
The Los Angeles Lakers announced on Tuesday that legendary public address announcer Lawrence Tanter will transition into a new role with the organization after serving as the team's iconic in-arena voice for the past 43 seasons.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 9:14 PMLegendary Lakers PA announcer Lawrence Tanter is retiring
Legendary Lakers PA announcer Lawrence Tanter is retiring
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