LeBron James Pays Tribute To Lakers’ Legendary PA Announcer Lawrence Tanter

Legendary Los Angeles Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter passed away at the age of 76. Tanter served as the voice of the franchise for more than 40 seasons, spanning from the Showtime era of the 1980s through the LeBron James era. Former Lakers forward LeBron James took to social media to pay tribute to Tanter, expressing condolences to his family and praising his iconic voice.

Tanter missed the final six home games and the playoffs of the past season due to health concerns before retiring and transitioning into an advisory role. Known for his distinctive, smooth delivery, Tanter announced through 16 Western Conference Championships and 10 NBA Championships during his tenure with the team.