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Lamar Odom reportedly blames reality TV for basketball troubles, asks Khloe Kardashian for space

Found March 16, 2012 on Larry Brown Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Lamar Odom,  Khloe Kardashian
TEAMS: Dallas Mavericks
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Lamar Odom’s unhappiness has been well-documented this season. Since the Lakers traded him to the Mavericks, Odom has not been the same. Rumors of his marital issues with Khloe Kardashian have added to the speculation that Odom is not a happy camper, and a couple of recent reports from gossip magazines and websites are adding to that speculation. According to In Touch Weekly (via Reality Tea), Odom is blaming Khloe and their reality TV series for his basketball struggles this season. Sources told the magazine things are “really bad” for the couple and that filming “Khloe and Lamar” during the trade made things worse. “He resents the show for taking his focus off the game,” a source close to Lamar reveals. The source adds that Lamar feels reality television and his association with the Kardashians has ruined his reputation! And Lamar is blaming the show for his trade to Dallas and the all the scrutiny over his personal life for his basketball woes. As a result of his frustrations, La...
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  • Did you mention Lamar also has to put up with a father who is constantly ticking him off and begging for money!? I feel for the guy. He's a straight up decent guy and now stuck in the Kardashion DRAMA CLAN!!! SAD for his career!
    by Kats1951   March 16, 2012   Reply    
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