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Lamar Odom has checked into rehab after he was arrested for DUI earlier this month. The retired NBA athlete made the “personal decision” to enter a 30-day treatment program at iRely Recovery to “reset and focus on his health,” his manager, Gina Rodriguez, tells Page Six. “After a recent incident, he took a step back to reflect and address triggers he’s been dealing with,” Rodriguez shared. “He’s taking full responsibility and choosing to be proactive about his wellbeing.”
Former NBA star Lamar Odom allegedly reached at least 105 mph before he was arrested for a DUI in Las Vegas, according to officials. On Jan. 17 around 2 a.m., a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper found a Dodge Durango driving on the freeway. Officials said the trooper initially estimated the car’s speed at about 90 mph. The trooper then accelerated to about 105 mph to catch up.
Odom was traveling with an unidentified man in the passenger seat. The officer said the two men had bloodshot and watery eyes. According to the arrest report, the trooper said a significant odor of marijuana was coming from the car. Court documents say Odom told the officer he was speeding because he was on the phone with his manager and was almost home. The arrest report revealed that Odom failed the field sobriety test.
Former NBA star Lamar Odom was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Las Vegas over the weekend, authorities said Tuesday. Odom, 46, was pulled over Saturday on Interstate 15 near Harry Reid International Airport, according to Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Shawn Haggstrom. He could face charges including DUI, excessive speed and failure to properly maintain a travel lane, Haggstrom said. Haggstrom didn't have attorney information for Odom. An email seeking comment from a sports agent for Odom wasn't immediately returned.
Lamar Odom has been arrested in Las Vegas ... TMZ has learned. The former NBA star was arrested and booked for driving under the influence early Saturday morning. He was also slapped with two traffic violations -- driving more than 41+ miles per hour over the limit and improper lane change/failure to maintain lane. At the time of publishing, it appears Odom is still in custody.
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Carmelo Anthony on why Phil Jackson’s Triangle didn’t work in New York: Phil team was more triangle. He just he knew the triangle. He knew what pieces that he needed in the triangle but he got the wrong pieces for the triangle. You get what I'm saying? So you need system people for that. You need a system guard. You need a big that can post up. You need a wing like a Kobe or MJ, somebody who, you know, an iso guy. And then you need a Toni Kukoc, Lamar Odom. You need one of those type of guys.
On Thursday, Lamar Odom confirmed his plans for a youth sports academy — called the Lamar Odom Academy — which will focus on basketball, e-sports, along with STEM programs to help kids interested in science, technology, engineering and math. There are also plans to film a show in Killeen.
Odom cited his hopes for the academy to serve as a way to keep kids off the street, saying the community has a problem with substance abuse and homelessness. He also acknowledged his battles following his highly publicized overdose in 2015. "I've done a lot of wrong in my life," Odom said. "So through everything I've been through, why not start giving back in the city of Killeen?"
The Los Angeles Lakers weren’t the only ones who didn’t want Lamar Odom. The ex-NBA star, 45, formerly married to Khloé Kardashian, has been ordered to vacate his LA rental after the landlord sued him for allegedly failing to pay $45K in back rent, The Post can exclusively reveal.
According to the lawsuit, Odom agreed to pay a monthly fee of $15K to stay at the sprawling home, which was due on the first of every month. However, Executive Recovery Group, Inc. claimed Odom failed to pay three months of rent from January 1 to March 31.
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When asked about the big men who shaped his approach to the game, Bam Adebayo didn’t hesitate. “Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Lamar Odom… and the wild card for me was always Chris Bosh,” he said. That list, while eclectic, makes sense for a player whose game bridges eras and blends power, finesse, and versatility. Bam sees more than just stats in his idols — he sees sacrifice and substance, especially in Bosh, who made the leap from franchise centerpiece in Toronto to third option in Miami’s Big Three. “What I know now is totally different than what I thought then,” Adebayo said of Bosh. “CB came to Miami and made a sacrifice… he committed to winning over individual stats.”
Asked if any current players remind him of Lamar Odom during his Clippers days, Bam kept it real: “Nah! L.O. was one of a kind, man… you can’t recreate that.” He pointed to Odom’s unique blend of size, flair, and creativity — “that city flow,” as Bam described it — as something you simply don’t find in today’s game. As for Tim Duncan, Adebayo made a compelling comparison. “I would say Nikola Jokić just from a fundamental aspect… an older Kevin Durant.” He wasn’t talking about KD the scorer, but the surgical, methodical Durant of recent years — a technician who, like Duncan, “gets to his spots” no matter what.
Jorge Sierra: Rudy Gobert passed Lamar Odom in blocks for No. 61 in NBA playoffs history. He also moved ahead of Willis Reed in rebounds for No. 78 all-time.
Flagg's first-team All-American season makes him a challenging case study because elite prospects have special qualities that set them apart. The diversity of their skill sets often call to mind several different players at once. Here are five players whom NBA scouts tell us they're leaning into as they go through their own evaluations for Flagg. These comps are designed to illustrate his range of outcomes and highlight his strengths on both sides of the ball. Jump to a Flagg comp: Jayson Tatum | Kawhi Leonard | Lamar Odom | Scottie Pippen | Andrei Kirilenko