Lawrence Tanter dies at 76: Lakers' Staples Center announcer was on the team's soundtrack for over 40 years
Lawrence Tanter, official announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers for 43 years, died at 76, announced a franchise. He narrated 10 NBA titles and generations of stars like Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. After suffering a stroke in 2026, he left the microphone in June to become special counsel.
A farewell to "LT"
Lawrence Tanter, official announcer of the Los Angeles Lakers for 43 years, died on Wednesday at age 76, as announced by his own franchise.
A historia: cuatro décadas narratando capítulos do Lakers This is the story of four decades.
Tanter took over as the Lakers' play-by-play announcer in 1982 and never officially left until his retirement this year. 16 Western Conference titles and 10 NBA championships.If that was you, I'd have won the league.
The Cubs have had generations of great players, including Magic Johnson, James Worthy, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal and LeBron James.
Or that preceded news
He suffered a stroke in early 2026 and missed the end of last season. Upon announcing his retirement as a broadcaster, he was honored by governor Jeanie Buss:
"Since the 1980s, he has narrated every chapter of Lakers basketball, connecting generations of fans, players, coaches and employees, and becoming a trusted and unforgettable part of the Lakers experience", said Jeanie.
Já em cuidados paliativos (hospice), Tanter spoke with ESPN at the beginning of the summer: "It was a blessing", he summed up.
An official homage
In a statement, the Lakers lamented: "We are deeply saddened to share news of the departure of legendary Laker announcer Lawrence Tanter.
Where the franchise is now
With Tanter's death, the Lakers definitively ended a cycle of more than four decades: The team had already advanced with a transition of duties announced in the summer, and now the franchise has twisted to live in its mourning. During 10 NBA titles, faith was first heard in every home game.
♪ I've been waiting for you ♪
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Source: CBS Sports NBA
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