Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Lamar Odom

Discover the career path of Lamar Odom, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Lamar Odom is a former professional basketball player celebrated for his 14-year NBA career. He played for four teams, most notably winning back-to-back NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009 and 2010. In 2011, Odom was recognized as the NBA Sixth Man of the Year, highlighting his impact coming off the bench.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

1997: National Player of the Year

In 1997, Odom was named national player of the year by Parade.

1998: Played for Rhode Island

During the 1998-99 season, Lamar Odom played for Rhode Island, averaging 17.6 points per game and leading the Rams to the conference championship. He was named the Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year.

1999: Declared for NBA Draft

In 1999, Lamar Odom declared his eligibility for the NBA draft after his freshman year at Rhode Island. He was later selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the fourth overall pick.

1999: NBA Draft

In 1999, Lamar Odom was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers as the fourth overall pick in the NBA draft.

2000: Named to NBA All-Rookie First Team

In 2000, during his first season with the Clippers, Lamar Odom was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

2000: Increased Scoring Average

In the 2000-01 NBA season, Lamar Odom increased his scoring average to 17.2 points per game with the Los Angeles Clippers.

2002: Played 49 games

During the 2002-03 NBA season, Lamar Odom played in only 49 games for the Los Angeles Clippers.

2003: Signed with Miami Heat

In 2003, Lamar Odom signed with the Miami Heat as a restricted free agent.

2004: Olympic Bronze Medal

In 2004, Lamar Odom played on the United States national team and won a bronze medal in the Olympics.

2005: Inconsistent Performance

During the 2005-06 NBA season, Lamar Odom showed signs of inconsistency in the first half, but his performance steadily improved as the season progressed with the Los Angeles Lakers.

2006: Limited to 56 games

During the 2006-07 NBA season, Lamar Odom was limited to 56 games for the Los Angeles Lakers due to injuries.

2007: Stepped Up Production

During the 2007-08 NBA season, Lamar Odom stepped up his production for the Los Angeles Lakers after Andrew Bynum's knee injury and the acquisition of Pau Gasol.

2007: Defeated by the Suns

In the 2007 NBA Playoffs, Lamar Odom and the Los Angeles Lakers were defeated by the Phoenix Suns in the first round, a rematch of the previous year's series.

2008: Out of Shape at Training Camp

In 2008-09, Lamar Odom arrived to training camp out of shape. The coach planned to move Odom to the bench as the sixth man.

2008: NBA Finals Loss

In the 2008 NBA Finals, Lamar Odom and the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics.

July 31, 2009: Signed Four-Year Deal with Lakers

On July 31, 2009, the Los Angeles Lakers announced they had made a four-year, $33 million deal with Lamar Odom after a month of negotiations.

2009: NBA Championship

In 2009, Lamar Odom won an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers.

December 2010: "Khloe & Lamar" Spin-off Announced

In December 2010, E! announced a spinoff series from Keeping Up With The Kardashians featuring Lamar Odom, Khloe Kardashian and Lamar's two children.

2010: Won NBA Championship

In 2010, Lamar Odom played a crucial role in the Los Angeles Lakers winning another NBA Championship, defeating the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals.

2010: FIBA World Championship Gold Medal

In 2010, Lamar Odom won a gold medal in the FIBA World Championship (later known as the World Cup) as part of the United States national team.

2010: Continued Strong Play for Lakers

In the 2010-11 season, Lamar Odom continued his strong play for the Los Angeles Lakers, posting career-highs in both three-point shooting percentage (.382) and overall field goal percentage (.530).

April 10, 2011: "Khloe & Lamar" Series Debut

On April 10, 2011, the E! reality show "Khloé & Lamar" debuted, featuring Lamar Odom, Khloe Kardashian, and his two children from a previous relationship.

December 11, 2011: Traded to Dallas Mavericks

On December 11, 2011, Lamar Odom was traded to the Dallas Mavericks from the Los Angeles Lakers after a proposed three-team trade was vetoed.

2011: NBA Sixth Man of the Year

In 2011, Lamar Odom was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year.

2011: Traded to Dallas Mavericks

In 2011, the Los Angeles Lakers traded Lamar Odom to the Dallas Mavericks.

January 2012: Struggling to Find Niche in Dallas

In January 2012, it was reported that Lamar Odom was struggling to find his niche with the Dallas Mavericks and was frequently criticized by the coach, Rick Carlisle.

March 2, 2012: Assigned to Texas Legends

On March 2, 2012, Lamar Odom was assigned to the Texas Legends of the NBA D-League.

March 3, 2012: Returned to Mavs' Active Roster

On March 3, 2012, Lamar Odom's stint with the Texas Legends was canceled, and he returned to the Dallas Mavericks' active roster.

April 9, 2012: Parting ways with the Mavericks

On April 9, 2012, it was announced that Lamar Odom parted ways with the Dallas Mavericks, being listed as inactive for the remainder of the season to facilitate a trade. Odom expressed his regret that things didn't work out. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban indicated that the decision followed a clash between them on April 7.

June 29, 2012: Trade to the Los Angeles Clippers

On June 29, 2012, Lamar Odom was traded back to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a four-team deal. During the season, he played all 82 games but his performance was below par, marked by career lows in points and assists. The Clippers, however, managed to secure their first-ever Pacific Division title.

2012: Traded Back to Clippers

In 2012, Lamar Odom was traded back to the Los Angeles Clippers.

February 18, 2014: Signing with Laboral Kutxa Baskonia

On February 18, 2014, Lamar Odom signed a two-month deal with Laboral Kutxa Baskonia of the Spanish League and the Euroleague.

April 16, 2014: Signing with the New York Knicks

On April 16, 2014, Lamar Odom signed with the New York Knicks for the remainder of the 2013-14 season, though he did not play in the season finale.

July 11, 2014: Waived by the Knicks

On July 11, 2014, Lamar Odom was waived by the New York Knicks, marking the end of his brief stint with the team.

2014: Played in Spain

In 2014, Lamar Odom played briefly in Spain.

December 2018: Joining Mighty Sports

In December 2018, Lamar Odom joined Philippine club Mighty Sports to participate in the 30th Dubai International Basketball Tournament.

June 11, 2021: Exhibition Boxing Match against Aaron Carter

On June 11, 2021, Lamar Odom participated in an exhibition boxing match with Aaron Carter, knocking Carter out in the second round.

October 2, 2021: Boxing Match Victory against Ojani Noa

On October 2, 2021, Lamar Odom won a celebrity boxing match against Jennifer Lopez's ex-husband, Ojani Noa.

February 2022: Celebrity Big Brother

In February 2022, Lamar Odom appeared as a HouseGuest on the third season of "Celebrity Big Brother".

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2023: Sale of Odom Senior Care to ZNest and Appointment as CCO

In 2023, Lamar Odom sold his company, Odom Senior Care, to ZNest.com and became Chief Creative Officer at ZNest, where he utilizes his experiences to improve senior care options.