Who is Derrin Horton? Lakers name new public address announcer

Horton will take over the role at the Lakers' home games at Crypto.com Arena. He will be a familiar face to some, having worked as a sports broadcaster for more than 35 years.

Horton has served as an anchor, reporter, host and play-by-play announcer covering a variety of sports during his career.

He will announce his first Lakers' game – a preseason contest against the Sacramento Kings – on Thursday, Oct. 8.