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Lakers Nation better savor the voices that built the franchise this season. A monumental era in Southern California sports media is officially transitioning into its twilight.
Lawrence Tanter, the longtime public address announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers, died on Wednesday, the team announced. He was 76. "We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of legendary Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter ...
Lakers legend Lawrence Tanter has died at 76. Here is what is known about the longtime announcer's cause of death.
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Tanter, who was the “Voice of Lakers basketball” for 43 years from The Forum to Crypto.com Arena, had retired in June. “A true original that added his unique style to Showtime,” Lakers governor Jeanie Buss wrote in a social media post.
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