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In final trip to Indy, Kobe gifts game-worn shoes to Paul George

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — After a rousing final trip to Indianapolis, Kobe Bryant made a young man’s night by giving him his game shoes.

That young man, however, was Pacers All-Star Paul George.

George posted a photo on Instagram after the game, saying “Thanks for everything! From a far, YOU put that ball in my hand as a youngin! #Legend” in the post.

Monday night’s game was a raucous affair with Bryant fans taking over Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

At one point late in the game, George was showered with boos from fans hungry to see a victory for Kobe.

After a slow start, Bryant made three consecutive 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to get the Lakers back in the game.

The final 71 seconds of the game would see George score seven points and lead a Pacers comeback victory.