Quick Info
| Profession | Public address announcer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 11/10/1949 |
| Age | 76 years (died on 24, Sep, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Date of Death | 24/09/2026 |
Latest News about Lawrence Tanter
24/09/2026
The Los Angeles Lakers announced the death of longtime public address announcer Lawrence Tanter. He had been the team’s iconic in-arena voice for 43 seasons and was widely known to fans as "LT".
16/06/2026
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Lawrence Tanter was retiring from his long-running public address role after 43 seasons. The team said he would remain involved with the organization in an advisory capacity for game presentation.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Longtime public address announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Summary | Lawrence Tanter is an American announcer best known as the voice of the Los Angeles Lakers. He was also associated with jazz radio, including work as a program director at KKJZ. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | University of Dubuque |
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Personal Life
| Birth Place | Chicago, Illinois |
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| Early Interests | Basketball, saxophone, and clarinet |
Career
| Early Career | Worked in radio in Los Angeles in the 1970s, including KJLH. |
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| Los Angeles Lakers | Began as the Lakers' public address announcer in 1982 and served for 43 seasons. |
| Other Work | Program director for jazz station KKJZ. |
| Retirement | Retired from the Lakers' PA role after the 2025–26 NBA season. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played college basketball as a forward. | |
| 2. Earned an athletic scholarship to the University of Dubuque. | |
| 3. Hosted a student radio jazz show in college. | |
| 4. Was a familiar voice during multiple Lakers championship eras. |