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 retired American professional basketball player. He is best known for his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he won two NBA championships in 2009 and 2010. In 2011, he was awarded the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award, recognizing his contributions as a key player coming off the bench.

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

1994: The U.S. won gold for the first time since 1994

In 1994, the U.S. national team won gold for the first time since 1994.

1999: Declared for NBA Draft

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

1999: NBA Draft Selection

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

2000: Increased Scoring Average

In 2000, Lamar Odom increased his scoring average to 17.2 points a game as he started in 74 games for the Los Angeles Clippers.

2000: Named to NBA All-Rookie First Team

In 2000, Lamar Odom was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

2002: Played 49 Games

In 2002, Lamar Odom played in 49 games during the 2002-03 season, and would become a restricted free agent the following summer.

2003: Signed with Miami Heat

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

2004: Played for the U.S. Olympic team

In 2004, Lamar Odom played for the U.S. national team at the Olympic Games in Athens. He averaged 9.3 points per game and helped the U.S. win a bronze medal.

2004: Olympics Bronze Medal

In 2004, Lamar Odom, as a member of the United States national team, won a bronze medal in the Olympics.

2007: Increased Production

In 2007, after Andrew Bynum's knee injury and the acquisition of Pau Gasol, Lamar Odom stepped up his production, averaging 15.3 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists across 36 games during the 2007-08 season.

2008: Move to the Bench

In 2008, Lamar Odom arrived to training camp out of shape and transitioned to the bench as the Lakers' sixth man.

July 31, 2009: Signed with Lakers

On July 31, 2009, Lamar Odom signed a four-year, $33 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.

2009: NBA Championship

In 2009, Lamar Odom won his first NBA championship as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

December 2010: Announced spinoff series "Khloé & Lamar"

In December 2010, E! announced a spinoff from the series "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" featuring Lamar Odom, Khloé Kardashian, and his two children. The series was titled "Khloé & Lamar".

2010: Continued Strong Play

In 2010, Lamar Odom continued his strong play for the Lakers with another solid season in 2010–11, as he posted career-highs in both three-point shooting percentage (.382) and overall field goal percentage (.530).

2010: Won gold at FIBA World Championship

In 2010, Lamar Odom joined the FIBA World Championship team in Istanbul, Turkey. The U.S. won gold for the first time since 1994. Odom served as a mentor to younger players and led the U.S. in rebounds, achieving double-doubles in the semi-final and championship games. He became the first player to win both an NBA championship and FIBA gold in the same year.

2010: NBA Championship

In 2010, Lamar Odom played a crucial role for the Lakers on their way to another NBA Championship, with the team winning against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals.

2010: FIBA World Championship Gold Medal

In 2010, Lamar Odom, as a member of the United States national team, won a gold medal in the FIBA World Championship.

April 10, 2011: "Khloe & Lamar" Debuted

On April 10, 2011, "Khloe & Lamar", the spinoff reality tv show, debuted on E!.

December 11, 2011: Traded to the Mavericks

On December 11, 2011, Lamar Odom was traded to the Dallas Mavericks from the Los Angeles Lakers.

2011: NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award

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

2011: Traded to the Dallas Mavericks

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

January 2012: Struggles in Dallas

In January 2012, Sports Illustrated reported that Lamar Odom was struggling to find his niche with the Dallas Mavericks.

March 2, 2012: Assignment to Texas Legends

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

March 3, 2012: Return to Mavericks

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: Parted ways with the Mavericks

On April 9, 2012, it was announced that Lamar Odom had parted ways with the Dallas Mavericks. The team listed him as inactive for the remainder of the season, allowing them to trade him later. Odom expressed his regrets to ESPN, wishing the organization continued success. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban cited a clash on April 7 as the final straw.

June 29, 2012: Traded back 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. The Clippers received Odom, the rights to Tadija Dragićević, and cash considerations. The Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz, and Houston Rockets were also involved in the deal. Odom played all 82 games, but his performance was lackluster, with career lows in points and assists. The Clippers, however, won their first-ever Pacific Division title.

2012: Traded Back to the Clippers

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

2012: "Khloe & Lamar" Cancelled

In 2012, the television series "Khloe & Lamar" was cancelled after two seasons.

April 16, 2014: Signed 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. However, he did not appear in the team's season finale. The Knicks ended the season with a 37-45 record and missed the playoffs.

July 11, 2014: Waived by the Knicks

On July 11, 2014, Lamar Odom was waived by the New York Knicks.

2014: Played in Spain

In 2014, Lamar Odom played briefly in Spain.

December 2018: Joined Philippine club Mighty Sports

In December 2018, Lamar Odom joined the Philippine club Mighty Sports. The team was set to play in the 30th Dubai International Basketball Tournament in early 2019. The roster included Justin Brownlee and Randolph Morris.

June 11, 2021: Participated in Exhibition Boxing Match

On June 11, 2021, Lamar Odom participated in an exhibition boxing match with singer/rapper Aaron Carter and knocked Carter out in the second round.

October 2, 2021: Defeated Ojani Noa in boxing match

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

February 2022: HouseGuest on Celebrity Big Brother

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

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2023: Sold Odom Senior Care to ZNest.com

In 2023, Lamar Odom sold his company, Odom Senior Care, to ZNest.com. He became Chief Creative Officer at ZNest, where he helps families navigate senior care options.