Lamar Odom Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Children, Facts, Biography

Lamar Odom is an American professional basketball player who was a member of theLos Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and won championships in 2009 and 2010. He has also been a part of the United States national team,Los Angeles Clippers,Dallas Mavericks,New York Knicks, andLaboral Kutxa Baskonia.

Lamar Odom Quick Info
Height6 ft 10 in
Weight104 kg
Date of BirthNovember 06, 1979
Zodiac SignScorpio
Eye ColorDark Brown

Lamar Odom is an American professional basketball player who was a member of the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and won championships in 2009 and 2010. He has also been a part of the United States national team, Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Laboral Kutxa Baskonia.

Born Name

Lamar Joseph Odom

Nick Name

Lam, Lam-Lam, Lamy

Sun Sign

Scorpio

Born Place

Queens, New York City, New York, United States

Nationality

American

Education

Lamar first attended Christ The King Regional High School in Middle Village, Queens. However, because of poor grades, he left before his senior year and moved to Redemption Christian Academy in New York. He also attended St.Thomas Aquinas High School in New Britain, Connecticut.

After he finished high school, Lamar continued his education at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas from where he was released before the start of the season after a controversial report published by Sports Illustrated for his unexpected high score in the ACT test. Lamar was found guilty by the NCAA inquiry for receiving $5,600 from David Chapman which was against the rules of NCAA college basketball. This forced Lamar to sit out of the whole 1997-1998 season despite he already joined the University of Rhode Island.

Occupation

Basketball Player (now retired)

Family

  • Father – Joe Odom (Heroin Addict) (Died in April 2021)
  • Mother – Cathy Mercer (Died of colon cancer when Lamar was 12 years old)
  • Others – Mildred Mercer (Maternal Grandmother), Robert Kardashian (Ex Father-In-Law) (Attorney, Businessman), Kris Jenner (Ex Mother-In-Law) (Media Personality, Socialite, Producer, Entertainment Manager, Businesswoman), Kim Kardashian West (Ex Sister-In-Law) (Media Personality, Socialite, Model, Businesswoman, Actress), Kourtney Kardashian (Ex Sister-In-Law) (Media Personality, Socialite, Model), Rob Kardashian (Ex Brother-In-Law) (Television Personality, Businessman)

Manager

Odom has been signed with Excel Sports Management, Sports Management Company, New York City, New York, United States.

Position

Forward

Shirt Number

7

Build

Athletic

Height

6 ft 10 in or 208 cm

Weight

104 kg or 230 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Lamar Odom has dated –

  • Liza Morales (1996-2007) – Odom started dating the American fashion designer Liza Morales in 1996 while they were in high school. After several years together, the couple got engaged in 2000. Their romance lasted for 7 more years until 2007 when they broke off their engagement and got separated. Lamar and Liza have three children daughter, daughter Destiny (b. 1998), sons Lamar Jr. (b. 2002) and Jayden (b. December 15, 2005) (Died from sudden infant death syndrome while sleeping on June 29, 2006. At the time, he was only 6 and a half months old).
  • Taraji P. Henson (2008-2009) – In October 2008, Odom commenced dating the American actress Taraji P. Henson. The couple stayed together for 8 months until June 2009, when they parted ways.
  • Claudia Jordan (2009) – In 2009, Lamar had an encounter with the American TV personality Claudia Jordan.
  • Khloe Kardashian (2009-2013) – In 2009, Lamar married the American TV personality, Khloe Kardashian after only a month of their first date. The couple stayed together for 4 years until 2013 when they split up. Eventually, Khloe and Lamar signed the divorce papers in July 2015. Still, in October 2015, the court failed to approve their divorce request. After Odom was found unconscious in a brothel in Nevada and went through a coma, the couple called off their divorce. Khloe confirmed that she made the decision to help Lamar during his recovery process.
  • Jenna Shea (2011) – He had a fling with glamor model Jenna Shea in the year 2011.
  • Jennifer Richardson (2012-2013) – In 2012, Lamar hooked up with the American girl Jennifer Richardson. They dated for a couple of months when they decided to split.
  • Polina Polonsky (2013) – In June 2013, the former NBA star had an encounter with Polina Polonsky.
  • Ryder Cherry (2015) – In October 2015, Odom had a fling with Ryder Cherry.
  • Monica Monroe (2015) – In 2015, Lamar hooked up with a professional hooker Monica Monroe in a brothel in Crystal, Nevada.
  • Sabrina Parr (2019-2020) – In August 2019, Lamar was seen for the first time with the fitness trainer, Sabrina Parr. They got engaged later which was announced in November 2019. Sadly, after a year, they called off their engagement in November 2020. As per Sabrina, Lamar’s health was the major reason behind the break-up. However, the couple soon reconciled and Sabrina shared a picture with him on Instagram in which she was seen wearing her engagement ring. They broke up later and in December 2020, he accused Sabrina of holding his social media accounts “hostage” and even asked her to release his passport and passwords.
  • Karlie Redd (2021) – RUMOR

    • Race / Ethnicity

    Black

    He is of African-American descent.

    Hair Color

    Bald

    Eye Color

    Dark Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    • Bald
    • Towering height
    • Long arms
    • Light Eyebrows
    • Great Defensive player

    Measurements

    Lamar’s body specifications might be –

    • Chest – 49 in or 124.5 cm
    • Arms / Biceps – 17 in or 43 cm
    • Waist – 40 in or 102 cm

    Shoe Size

    17.5 (US)

    Brand Endorsements

    Lamar has been seen in TV commercials for Nike, PowerBar, and Taco Bell.

    Religion

    Christianity

    Best Known For

    Lamar Odom is known for winning two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009 and 2010. He is also known for being NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2011. It is worth mentioning that Odom was part of the USA National Basketball Team which won the gold medal at the 2010 World Championship in Turkey.

    First Basketball Match

    Lamar had his NBA debut on November 2, 1999, when his team at the time, Los Angeles Clippers faced the Seattle SuperSonics. Lamar had a huge night contributing with 30 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks for a total of 44 minutes spent on the court. However, the Clippers lost that game by 12, with the final result being 104-92 for Seattle.

    Strengths

    • Great Defense
    • Can play Power Forward
    • Dangerous Left Hand
    • Decent Post-Player
    • Great Team Player

    Weaknesses

    • Weak Shooting Percentage
    • Weak Ball-Handling

    First Film

    In 2002, Lamar played as Coolidge Chickadee Player in the movie Van Wilder:Party Liaison. That was his first official movie appearance but his role was uncredited.

    First TV Show

    In 2000, Odom acted as himself in the HBO situation comedy series Arli$$.

    Personal Trainer

    For years, Lamar’s personal trainer has been Fareed Samad with whom he worked on his athletic preparation.

    In the below video, Lamar speaks about his preparation and training during the offseason. Check it out.

    Lamar Odom Favorite Things

    • Movie – Goodfellas (1990)
    • TV Show – Martin (1992-1997)
    • Book – Malcolm X by Alex Haley
    • Candy – Mini candy bars, Gummy Bears

    Source – WetPaint.com

    Lamar Odom Facts

  • After the death of his mother Cathy, Lamar was raised by his maternal grandmother Mildred Mercer.
  • He was chosen for the Parade Player of the Year in 1997.
  • Lamar wanted to join the NBA draft once he completed his high school studies. However, after a conversation with Kobe Bryant, Odom decided that he was not NBA ready and so, he enrolled himself into the University of Nevada at Las Vegas.
  • In 1999, Odom confirmed that he would enter the 1999 NBA Draft after his freshman year at college. However, a little bit later, Lamar wanted to change his decision and return to Rhode Island which did not happen because he had already registered with an agent and it was too late to withdraw from the draft.
  • In the 1999 NBA Draft, Odom was chosen as the 4th overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers.
  • During the 2000-2001 season in Clippers, Odom averaged 17.2 points per match.
  • Lamar shifted to Miami Heat for the 2003-2004 NBA season.
  • After the 2003-2004 season, Odom was sent to Los Angeles Lakers after a trade deal between the Lakers and Miami Heat which included Lamar himself, Caron Butler, and Brian Grant in exchange for Shaquille O’Neal.
  • Lamar started in the TV show Keeping Up with the Kardashians in 2009, featured as a supporting cast member on the entertainment television E! He also performed in the TV series Khloe & Lamar which started on April 10, 2011. However, after only two seasons, the show was stopped.
  • He appeared in the 2011 comedy film, Jack and Jill, starring Adam Sandler, Katie Holmes, and Al Pacino.
  • On December 11, 2011, Odom was sent to Dallas Mavericks in exchange for the first-round pick and an 8.9 million dollar trade exception. During that time, NBA’s chairman David Stern disapproved of the potential trade deal between Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, and New Orleans which included Chris Paul, Kevin Martin, Luis Scola, Pau Gasol, and Goran Dragic.
  • On March 2, 2012, Odom was sent to the Texas Legends in the NBA Development League. Eventually, only a day after, the Mavericks returned him to their active roster.
  • Odom joined the Los Angeles Clippers on June 29, 2012, after a four-team trade.
  • On August 30, 2013, Lamar was charged by the police for driving under the influence (DUI).
  • On February 18, 2014, Odom shifted to the Spanish team Laboral Kutxa Baskonia with which he signed a two-month contract with a possibility of an extension. However, he did appear in only two games for the Spanish side because of a back injury that forced him to return to the United States for a full recovery.
  • In the middle of the 2013-2014 NBA season, Odom was penned by the New York Knicks. Eventually, on July 11, 2014, Lamar got fired.
  • He is the owner of Rich Soil Entertainment, a music and movie production company.
  • On October 13, 2015, Odom was found unconscious in a brothel in Crystal, Nevada, and was immediately sent to a rehabilitation hospital in Las Vegas. Lamar remained in the coma for few days and experienced several strokes and kidney failure. Eventually, his recovery process went well. In May 2021, during an interview on Good Morning America, he revealed that he was using ketamine to remain sober.
  • In 2015, Lamar was the most searched personality on Google Search.
  • In his memoir Darkness to Light, Lamar revealed that he had slept with more than 2,000 women which included a lot of strippers. He would often pay them for their services.
  • He appeared as a contestant on Dancing with the Stars in 2019.
  • Over the years, he has appeared in several projects such as Entourage, Hood Of Horror, Fantasy Factory, Kobe Doin’ Work, Modern Family, Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami, Minute To Win It, etc.
  • In February 2021, Lamar agreed to fight against Aaron Carter in June 2021 in a celebrity boxing match. Lamar had won the boxing match in the second round.

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