Early Life and Education of Lamar Odom: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Lamar Odom, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

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

November 6, 1979: Lamar Odom's Birth

On November 6, 1979, Lamar Joseph Odom was born. He later became a professional basketball player.

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1980: Grandmother earns Degree

In 1980, Lamar Odom drew inspiration from the example of his maternal grandmother, a nurse who had raised five children and returned to school to earn her degree at the age of 56.

1997: National Player of the Year

In 1997, Lamar Odom received national player of the year honors from Parade during his high school career.

1997: Transferred to the University of Rhode Island

In 1997, Lamar Odom transferred to the University of Rhode Island, and sat out the 1997-98 season due to admission as a non-matriculating student.

June 29, 2006: Son Jayden passed away

On June 29, 2006, Lamar Odom's 6½-month-old son Jayden died from sudden infant death syndrome while sleeping in his crib in New York. Odom was in town for the funeral of an aunt at the time.

2006: Declined invitation to FIBA World Championships

In 2006, Lamar Odom declined the invitation to play for the FIBA World Championships due to the death of his son.

2007: Declined invitation to FIBA World Championships due to injury

In 2007, Lamar Odom declined the invitation to play for the FIBA World Championships because of a shoulder injury.

September 2009: Married Khloé Kardashian

In September 2009, Lamar Odom married Khloé Kardashian after a month of dating. They had met at a party for Lakers teammate Ron Artest.

2009: Married Khloe Kardashian

In 2009, Lamar Odom married Khloé Kardashian.

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".

April 10, 2011: "Khloe & Lamar" Debuted

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

2012: "Khloe & Lamar" Cancelled

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

August 30, 2013: Arrested for DUI

On August 30, 2013, Lamar Odom was arrested on charges of driving under the influence (DUI). He refused to submit to a chemical test after the arrest.

July 2015: Divorce papers signed

In July 2015, divorce papers were signed by both parties in the divorce between Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian.

October 13, 2015: Hospitalized after being found unconscious

On October 13, 2015, Lamar Odom was hospitalized after being discovered unconscious at the Love Ranch in Crystal, Nevada. He suffered kidney failure, several heart attacks, and 12 strokes, leading to a coma. He was placed on life support before regaining consciousness and being transferred to a hospital in Los Angeles.

October 2015: Hospitalized in Comatose State

In October 2015, Lamar Odom was hospitalized in a comatose state after being discovered unconscious in a Nevada brothel. He later sought treatment for drug and alcohol addiction.

October 2015: Divorce request dismissed

In October 2015, the divorce between Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian did not receive final approval from a judge and was dismissed by request.

January 8, 2016: Recovery from hospitalization

On January 8, 2016, Lamar Odom's paternal aunt JaNean Mercer told Us Weekly that Odom was on the road to recovery after leaving the hospital. She said, "Lamar continues to make remarkable strides."

May 26, 2016: Khloe Kardashian filed for divorce again

On May 26, 2016, Khloé Kardashian filed for divorce again from Lamar Odom.

December 2016: Divorce Finalized

In December 2016, the divorce between Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian was finalized.

2016: Divorced Khloe Kardashian

In 2016, Lamar Odom and Khloé Kardashian divorced.

November 2019: Announced Engagement to Sabrina Parr

In November 2019, Lamar Odom announced his engagement to Sabrina Parr, a health and lifestyle coach.

November 5, 2020: Sabrina Parr Confirmed Engagement Called Off

On November 5, 2020, Sabrina Parr confirmed that her engagement with Lamar Odom had been called off.

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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May 22, 2025: Attended dinner at Trump's golf club

On May 22, 2025, Lamar Odom—seeking to promote his own $ODOM memecoin—was one of 220 holders of President Trump's cryptocurrency memecoin who paid to attend a private dinner at Trump's Virginia golf club.