It is well-known that the Los Angeles Lakers plan on making a huge splash this summer as the team looks to return to contention. One player who the team has reportedly always had an eye on is Indiana Pacers forward Paul George.
George is a California native who has long admitted that Kobe Bryant was his idol growing up so it makes sense that George is someone they would love to bring in if possible.
According to HBO’s Bill Simmons, the Lakers plan on making a run at acquiring George this off-season:
Also hearing that the Lakers want to make a BIG run at Paul George with their top-3 pick plus other stuff.