Lakers rumors: Three jersey numbers for Paul George to consider

Lakers rumors: Three jersey numbers Paul George should consider

By Keith Rivas | Jun 19, 2017

Apr 20, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers coach Nate McMillan talks to forward Paul George (13) during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

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No. 12

The last special Lakers player to don the 12 jersey was quite possibly Shannon Brown. George could end up with this number if he wants the transition to be simple, as it’s just one down from 13.

It wouldn’t be too shocking, as long as the poor play from Dwight Howard while in LA doesn’t stick with the number (obviously won’t). I’d like this number for him out of the ones discussed in the article, but it’s way too early to really tell.

We asked Liz Habib of Fox Los Angeles about her thoughts.

I'm going 21
— Liz Habib (@LizHabib) June 19, 2017

Based on her tweet, she believes that 21 would be the best number for Paul George in Los Angeles. Habib didn’t reply when asked further for why this was her pick, but we ran a poll and asked the fans.

It’ll be interesting to see what George decides to do with his jersey number should he become a part of the Lakers. Being his hometown team, it’s safe to expect that he’ll want to make it a number that’s sentimental to him.

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