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Paul George adopts adorable puppy, names it Kobe

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Paul George has always said Kobe Bryant was his idol growing up, so what better way to honor the retired legend than to name an adorable puppy after him?

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The Pacers star posted a video to his Instagram account Tuesday night of his new adopted puppy playing with his daughter. The name of the dog? Kobe.

"Shout out my buddies @bullybeachouse for the amazing pitbull! My daughter and I love him as you can tell and I know King can't wait to meet him as well.