George's traditional No. 13 is retired in Philadelphia for legendary center Wilt Chamberlain. George's new number will instead draw inspiration from his idol, Kobe Bryant.

Paul George recalls his favorite game against Kobe Bryant in his last NBA season: "I kid you not, he did not miss a shot" ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Paul George, the newest Philadelphia 76er, will wear No. 8 with the Sixers to honor the late Kobe Bryant. George made the announcement on Sunday on social media while teasing ...

Aaron Mintz, Paul George’s longtime agent, arrived with a phone and a certain Lakers star waiting to speak with him on the other line. “His agent, Aaron, for some reason, he got Mr. Bryant on ...

Playing against and defending Kobe Bryant wasn't exactly an assignment many players looked forward to. But with an ...

Speaking on the “Podcast P” show, two-way guard Paul George looked back on the time when Kobe Bryant came to the rescue during a party gone wrong. George explains how he was nearly on the hook ...

He finally landed on No. 8, to honor Kobe Bryant, who played high school ball at Lower Merion High School in Philadelphia. Paul George wore No. 24 for the Indiana Pacers when he entered the league.

Paul George is no exception, and the star wing always shoves love to his idol. The basketball world will always miss Kobe Bryant, but as previously mentioned, his legacy and impact will live forever.

George is one of many Kobe acolytes in the NBA and having already worn Bryant’s No. 24, it’s not a surprise he’d look to honor the legend by going with No. 8.

Paul George is trading out the LA Clippers' blue-and-red uniforms for the Philadelphia 76ers variation of the colors. But that's not the only change coming to the veteran forward's new jersey. For ...