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Lamar Odom was one of the best basketball players in the NBA. His life has been a complete hell ever since retiring. It has been filled with arrests and almost dying from a drug overdose.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 28

What happened to Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom put Dalton Knecht’s current problems in perspective

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a very nice start to their season. The Los Angeles Lakers are on a 5-game winning streak and sit in second place in the Western Conference.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 11

Watch: Lamar Odom Reveals Kobe Bryant Tattoo On Neck

Kobe Bryant is truly one of the most iconic players to ever step foot on an NBA floor and one of the most beloved Los Angeles Lakers players ever. His impact was profound not only on the fans who watched him for 20 years, but also on his teammates and one who was extremely close with him was Lamar Odom.

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The most notable NBA players who never made the All-Star Game

Some of the NBA's most successful and lauded players never made an All-Star team. The reasons are plenty, but the 20 that made our list truly stand out.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 2

Resurfaced Video Shows Lamar Odom Explaining Why Modern NBA Teams Are Stupid

A resurfaced clip of Lamar Odom from his 2022 appearance on Club Shay Shay is going viral, thanks to his blunt take on NBA offenses. The former Lakers forward, who won two championships alongside Kobe Bryant, called modern teams “stupid” for running so much pick-and-roll through their stars.

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The 25 greatest debuts from NBA rookies

First impressions mean a lot, but fans usually give NBA rookies more than one game to prove themselves. It's natural to stumble out of the starting block, but sometimes, rookies absolutely go off their first time on an NBA court.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 20

Lamar Odom praises Kobe Bryant on helping him with his gambling addiction

Lamar Odom shared how Kobe Bryant helped him get through a tough time. Odom and Bryant were more than teammates on the legendary Los Angeles Lakers squad, winning back-to-back championships together in 2009 and 2010.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 19

Lamar Odom Reveals Kobe Bryant’s Impact on His Gambling Recovery

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom opened up about the impact that the legendary Kobe Bryant had on his gambling addiction. Odom grew up in a troubled home, and those troubles seeped into his personal life, leading to several different vices in his life.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 18

Lamar Odom Celebrates Kobe Bryant & 15th Anniversary Of Lakers’ 2010 Championship

The Los Angeles Lakers’ 2010 NBA Championship is one of the most satisfying and celebrated of any of the franchise’s 17 rings and so many players fondly remember that run.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 18

Lamar Odom’s message to Kobe Bryant on anniversary of Lakers 16th title

Former LA Lakers star Lamar Odom posted a heartfelt tribute for Kobe Bryant on the eve of what is the 15th anniversary of the purple and gold’s 2010 NBA championship.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3

Lamar Odom reportedly evicted from Los Angeles mansion

More hard times have come for former NBA champion Lamar Odom. The retired ex-forward Odom is being sued by the landlord of his rental home in Los Angeles for allegedly failing to pay $45,000 in back rent, according to a report by Whitney Vasquez of the New York Post.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 3

Former Lakers Champion Lamar Odom Ordered to Leave LA Home

Former Los Angeles Lakers champion and forward Lamar Odom is appearing to have a hard time. According to The New York Post, Odom has been ordered to leave his Los Angeles mansion due to his failure to pay rent.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / June 3

Former Lakers Champion Reportedly Evicted From LA Residence For Failing To Pay $45,000 Rent

Former Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom has been in the news due to his unfortunate circumstances in the past. However, the former NBA champion finds himself in the media spotlight again as he was reported to have been evicted from his LA residence for failing to pay the monthly rent.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 3

Why Cooper Flagg’s worst-case comparison is Lamar Odom

The 2025 NBA Draft isn’t too far away, and the player that everyone is eager to see get drafted is Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg. Flagg is one of the best prospects of all time, and assuming he declares for the draft, he is more than likely going to be the first player selected.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 18

Lamar Odom’s net worth in 2025

Lamar Odom’s net worth in 2025 is $30 million. The world of basketball knows Odom for his crucial role in the Los Angeles Lakers’ back-to-back NBA championships in 2009 and 2010.

Los Angeles Lakers News / TV Insider / February 3

What Happened to Lamar Odom’s Son Jayden? Inside His Tragic Death

Lamar Odom is returning to the spotlight on Season 6 of The Kardashians. Previews for the upcoming season of the famous family’s show reveal that the NBA star will reunite with Khloé Kardashian on-camera eight years after their divorce was finalized in December 2016.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Basketball Network / December 23, 2024

'I'm the only dude in the NBA who can grab 18 rebounds, and people will still say, 'You weren't aggressive enough' - Odom on his reputation in 2010

Lamar Odom was one of those players who could do basically anything on the floor during his best days, giving the Los Angeles Lakers a lot of flexibility in their championship days.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / July 26, 2024

Lamar Odom Admits Pain Over Former Denver Nuggets Guard’s Los Angeles Lakers Confession

The Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff run last season ended when two-time champion Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and the Denver Nuggets eliminated them in the first round.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / July 12, 2024

Lamar Odom Wonders If Shaquille O'Neal-Penny Hardaway Would Have Been A Top 5 Duo

Former NBA star Lamar Odom posed an interesting question for his followers on X/Twitter. He wrote, "Top 5 duo if Shaq doesn’t leave and if injures don’t touch Penny.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 11, 2024

This Day In Lakers History: Lamar Odom Drops Triple-Double As L.A. Pushes Toward Playoffs

Lamar Odom was truly one of the most unique players to ever play in the NBA. Nearly seven-feet tall, Odom had the ball-handling skills of a point guard, could step out and knock down 3-pointers, and had the length and quickness to guard basically five positions.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 3, 2024