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Longtime Lakers Announcer Lawrence Tanter Dies at 76
When LeBron James hit 50,000 points in 2025, Lakers PA announcer Lawrence Tanter told the crowd they had "just witnessed history." Tanter has died at 76 after 43 seasons.
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About Lawrence Tanter
Lawrence Tanter is a retired American public address announcer best known for his work for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. In addition, he was also the program director for public jazz radio station KKJZ.
Everything about Lawrence Tanter →- Occupation
- announcer, disc jockey, sports announcer, basketball player
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- December 23, 1947