Pepe Mantilla is Lakers’ Spanish voice of authority - He’s called games for 15 seasons and says the team’s popularity continues to grow in Spanish-speaking community.

He has been the Laker play-by-play announcer for 15 years, longer than anyone other than Chick Hearn.

He is the public face of the team in his community, the voice of authority, a fan favorite often recognized on the street.

His name is Pepe Mantilla.”*

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