IndySportsDay: Paul George gets laughs with Jimmy Kimmel
Indiana Pacers All-Star Paul George made his late night debut Monday, appearing on "Jimmy Kimmel Live."
The Pacers forward, known for his 'colorful' outfits, didn't disappoint when it came to his wardrobe choice Monday night.
George wore a suit jacket with leather sleeves (yes, leather sleeves) and then what looked to be baseball pants with stirrups.
"Where do you get clothes like that? Marshalls? T.J. Maxx?'" Kimmel asked.
Kimmel introduced George by showing a replay of his 360-degree dunk.
"If I had dunked like that one time, I'd watch it on an endless loop until I died," the late night host said.
"I do, I do. I still watch it," George answered.
"If you can't impress yourself with something like that, what could you ever do?" said Kimmel.
"Exactly, that's what I try to tell people when they see me watching it," George replied to audience laughter.
All in all, it was a solid performance for George, who didn't seem out of his element on the talk show circuit. Kimmel asked if George would be in the dunk contest, talked about Larry Bird and told the Pacers young star he questioned his self-esteem after learning PG grew up a Clippers fan.
The two closed with what to do about George's nickname. Kimmel ruled out King George because of LeBron James' moniker King James.
"What about you change your number to 13 and then we can call you PG-13?"
"I would have to send letters to everyone who just bought a 24 jersey," George said.
Watch the interview in its entirety below. (Part 1 and Part 2)
Next up on the late night circuit
U.S. Olympic skier Nick Goepper, who Star reporter David Woods featured last week in this profile, will appear Tuesday night on the "Late Show with David Letterman." Just one Hoosier talking to another.
Tony Dungy appears on the Dan Patrick Show
Former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy made an appearance on the Dan Patrick Show Tuesday. You can watch the full-length interview below.
Colts fans, get excited. Your team is in the Super Bowl
Or at least that's what "Good Morning America's" Twitter feed seems to think.
"Doesn't matter if you're cheering for the Seahawks or Colts, we want to cheer with you! Come to TimesSq by 7am tomorrow for #SuperBowl fun!"
The tweet was retweeted numerous times before being deleted after 30 minutes. But you can't get anything past our team of eagle-eyed journalists.
Divided loyalites
Many Colts fans have no problem rooting for Peyton Manning and therefore, the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl. That's understandable with what No. 18 means to this city.
So here's a new shirt where those with divided loyalties to the Colts and Broncos won't have to stitch two jerseys together.
Broncos are Ford tough
Embattled Toronto mayor Rob Ford was parading in a Broncos jersey Monday, and Twitter had some fun at his expense (not that it's not warranted).
More Super Bowl fun
The Denver Airport is getting in on the 'Omaha!' action. Please make it stop.
We've seen cities' mayors make Super Bowl wages, but opposing airports? Sure, why not. I just hope there's no runway confusion (we're looking at your Branson, Mo.).
Wait 'til next year
The first MLB prognostications have been released and if you're a Cubs fan, first look in the mirror, second take a long drink, and then get ready for more futility.
In this mathematical simulation, which uses formulas my finite professor would be proud of, the Cubs have a 1.799 percent chance of making the playoffs in 2014. Sweet.
On this date
In 1959, the Green Bay Packers hired New York Giants assistant Vince Lombardi as their new head coach. Lombardi inherited a 1-10-1 team and finished 7-5 in his first season, and the rest as they say is history.
Lombardi's legacy continues and on Sunday, the winner of the Super Bowl will hoist the trophy named after him.
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