Lamar Odom's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Lamar Odom. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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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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.

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.

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.

2009: NBA Championship

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

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.

2011: NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award

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

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."

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".