"Yeaaaaaah!," Jackson Tuyay screamed, and now all of Lakerland screams with him. It was Jackson Tuyay, and he was doing it all with one word in a tiny voice that spoke for a massive fan base. Cooler still is that this was the first Lakers game of Jackson's young life, as his father, Byron, bought four tickets online for him; his mother, Katherine; and his younger sister, Emilia. Like any good Lakers fan, the couple bought souvenirs for the kids before the game, including purchasing a jersey and a foam finger for Jackson. After all, Laker fans know a hero when they see one, and the postgame chants for Jackson Tuyay were unmistakable.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 18, 2026 20:48 UTC