Dakota Fanning Tries to Re-gift Leno's Lakers Present (VIDEO)

Jay Leno had the perfect present to give Dakota Fanning when she visited him on 'The Tonight Show' (weeknights, 11:35PM ET on NBC). So he thought. Who knew she's a regifter?

When he heard the actress is a huge L.A. Lakers fan -- and that her fave player is Spaniard Pau Gasol -- Leno got the high schooler a basketball signed by him.

"That is amazing!" said Fanning. "Late Father's Day present for my dad!"

"You'll have to cross your name out," said Leno, referring to the personalized message on the basketball. "It's hard to re-gift when the gift is seen on 'The Tonight Show,'" he pointed out.