Longtime Lakers P.A. announcer Tanter retiring (opens original article in a new tab)

Lawrence Tanter, the longtime Los Angeles Lakers public address announcer, is retiring after over 40 years of service, though he will remain as an adviser. He missed recent games due to a stroke.

• Longtime Lakers P.A. announcer Lawrence Tanter is retiring after 43 seasons.
• Tanter will remain as an adviser on the Lakers' game presentation.
• Tanter missed the last six home games of the 2025-26 season due to a stroke.