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Rumor Central: Paul George to spend time with Kobe Bryant

Paul George was a guest Monday on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", and to no surprise the host asked the Indiana Pacers All-Star forward about the Los Angeles Lakers.

"We would really like him to become a Laker," Kimmel said.

During the interview, Kobe Bryant and his influence were brought up by George.

"I'm an L.A. kid. Kobe is the biggest person in my house," George said. "Not even me."

Kimmel asked George whether he had spoken to Bryant about joining the Lakers, and George responded: "Not yet. I plan on working out with him [over the summer].