History of Lamar Odom in Timeline

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.

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.

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.

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.

March 2001: Suspended for Violating Anti-Drug Policy

In March 2001, Lamar Odom was suspended for five games for violating the terms of the NBA's anti-drug policy.

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.

2004: Shoulder Injury

In 2004, during his first year with the Los Angeles Lakers, Lamar Odom incurred a left shoulder injury that forced him to miss the end of the 2004–05 season.

2005: Inconsistent Performance

In 2005, during the first half of the 2005-06 season, Lamar Odom showed signs of inconsistency. However, as Los Angeles progressed towards the end of the season, his performance steadily improved.

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.

2006: Limited Games

In 2006, Lamar Odom was limited to 56 games in 2006–07 due to battling injuries.

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.

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.

2007: Lakers Defeated

In 2007, the Lakers were again defeated by the Suns in the first round of the 2007 NBA Playoffs.

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.

2008: NBA Finals Loss

In 2008, during the 2008 NBA Finals, the Lakers, including Lamar Odom, lost to the Boston Celtics.

July 31, 2009: Signed with Lakers

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

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.

2009: NBA Championship

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

2009: Candy replica of Larry O'Brien trophy

In 2009, Wrigley made a replica of the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy out of candy in celebration of the Lakers' victory. Lamar Odom's name is featured on the base of the candy replica.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2015: #1 on Google Trends list

In 2015, Lamar Odom was #1 on the Google Trends list for living people, which measures spikes in search traffic.

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.

2017: Spoke publicly about health struggles and addiction

In 2017, Lamar Odom spoke publicly about his health struggles, his cocaine addiction, and his recovery from that addiction. He called himself a "walking miracle" who had "cheated death".

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.

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.

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.

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.