When thinking of the Los Angeles Lakers and their franchise history, the likes of Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, Chick Hearn and Dr. Jerry Buss are among those that immediately come to mind.
While the aforementioned group made for memorable moments and/or ushered the Lakers to championships, several of them share a link through public-address announcer Lawrence Tanter. His voice and pitch are unmistakable.
Whether going through lineups before an NBA Finals game or welcoming the droves of fans who have attended a Lakers game for the last three decades, Tanter represents a model of consistency and dedication.