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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.

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43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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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.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

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.

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.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / December 24

1990s No. 1 NBA Draft Pick Now Appearing In Social Media Comedy Skits

Lamar Odom's NBA career was full of highs and lows. There was the Odom who could dominate at any minute. There was also the Odom who dealt with personal issues off the court throughout his career.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Basketball Network / December 23

'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 / Basketball Network / December 17

'It was the Big 3 of Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum, and Lamar Odom' - Deron Williams says his Jazz would've won multiple titles had it not been for Kobe's Lakers

Long before Deron Williams was recognized as a quality player on a non-championship contending team, he and Carlos Boozer showed immense potential to lead the Utah Jazz to a championship.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 9

13 Years Ago Today, Chris Paul's Blockbuster Trade To Lakers Was Vetoed By David Stern

On December 9, 2011, the Los Angeles Lakers found out that their recent blockbuster trade to land Chris Paul from the New Orleans Hornets had been vetoed by NBA Commissioner David Stern, who was acting on behalf of the Governors in vetoing the trade after the Hornets franchise came under league control prior to a change in ownership.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 3

Lamar Odom reveals Kobe Bryant’s bold Michael Jordan remark during title run

Kobe Bryant is about as close to Michael Jordan in terms of play style, skill set, and mentality. No one saw that comparison more closely than former Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 3

Lamar Odom gets real on 76ers, Joel Embiid’s load management dilemma

Joel Embiid’s injuries for the Philadelphia 76ers continue to leave people dumbfounded, including former Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom. On the Legends Lounge podcast, Odom wasn’t pleased with the ongoing dilemma surrounding the 76ers MVP.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / July 27, 2024

Ex-Lakers Star Lamar Odom Posts Legendary Photo That Went Viral

Team USA will begin the 2024 Olympics in Paris when they face off against Nikola Jokic and Serbia on Sunday morning. They have one of the best rosters ever assembled and are expected to come away with the Gold Medal.

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.