The Indiana Pacers are looking to build around their franchise player for years to come.

Paul George told WHTR that he and the Pacers spoke briefly about a contract extension, although there wasn't much more than that for now.

The six-year veteran has three more seasons on his contract, and is expected to become a free agent in the summer of 2018.

The Pacers could offer George an extension with a hefty raise before his player option in his final year is up, similar to what the Oklahoma City Thunder just accomplished with Russell Westbrook.

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George is owed $18.1 million next season, and $19.5 million for the following year, but can sign a max contract extension in 2017, bringing his salary to a whopping $30 million per year with raises.

The numbers solely depend on if the new Collective Bargaining Agreement is signed without any hitches and the league doesn't find itself in another lockout.

The chances of the Pacers locking George up to keep him as their featured franchise player are very high, and George seems content knowing the team is looking to win now instead of wasting his prime years.

George averaged 23.1 points, seven rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game last season, and  is currently representing Team USA at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.