The Los Angeles Lakers select veteran broadcaster Derrin Horton as their new public-address (PA) announcer. He is set to replace Lawrence Tanter, whose voice had been a fixture at home games for decades.
Sources agree that Horton previously worked as a sports broadcaster and former KTLA sports anchor. The outlets also link the transition to Tanter’s late-season retirement, which is attributed to health issues, following which he is later described as deceased in at least one report. While the Lakers’ announcement centers on the staffing change, outlet framing differs: one story emphasizes Horton’s role in succeeding Tanter, another focuses on Horton’s respect for the legacy he is inheriting, and others stress the circumstances around Tanter’s departure.
