However, a Sports Illustrated story questioning the validity of his ACT score and an arrest for soliciting prostitution provided the school cause enough to revoke his scholarship, and for this reason, he never played for the Runnin' Rebels. X17 EXCLUSIVE: Lamar Odom's Dad Asked To Comment On Lamar And Khloe KardashianEXCLUSIVE: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 – Lamar Odom's father is spotted out in Los Angeles, doing some errands on his bike. 1 Early Life 2 College Career 3 Professional Career 3.1 Los Angeles Clippers (1999-2003) 3.2 Miami Heat (2003-2004) 3.3 Los Angeles Lakers (2004-2011) 3.4 Dallas Mavericks (2011-2012) 3.5 Return to Los Angeles Clippers (2012-2013) 3.6 … His father, Joe Odom, was a disabled veteran and a heroin addict, incapable of taking care of his son and largely absent from Lamar's life. He is an actor, known for Myopia (2015), The NFL on CBS (1956) and NFL on FOX (1994). Read on for the sad details on Lamar's dad, his late mother, and his family. [24] He was named to the 2000 NBA All-Rookie First Team.[25]. [15][97] In December 2010, E! [116] On January 8, 2016, Odom's paternal aunt JaNean Mercer told Us Weekly that "the former NBA star is on the road to recovery after finally leaving the hospital earlier in the week. Lamar Odom was found unconscious at the brothel Dennis Hof’s Love South Ranch and was transported to a local hospital. X17 EXCLUSIVE: Lamar Odom's Dad Asked To Comment On Lamar And Khloe Kardashian, EXCLUSIVE: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 – Lamar Odom's father is spotted out in Los Angeles, doing some errands on his bike. You just bring them your whole paycheck, that’s how it works … I saw her totally differently when I heard the way she talked privately. [122] Additionally, Odom made a cameo on the second season of the HBO television series Entourage. [67] His stint with the Legends was canceled on March 3, 2012, and he returned to the Mavs' active roster. Lamar Odom's father Joe Odom has blamed Khloe Kardashian after he was rejected from visiting his son in hospital. While Lamar Odom, 35, and his father, Joe Odom, have had a rocky relationship for most of Lamar’s life, the pair finally put the bad times behind them and repaired their relationship this past year. However, this week during an appearance on The Wendy Williams Show … Along with a budding Wade and the veteran Eddie Jones, Odom shared the scoring load, scoring 17.1 points to go with a career-high 9.7 rebounds per game. [86], Odom would, however, be invited back for the national team's run at the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Istanbul, Turkey, where the U.S. would win gold for the first time since 1994. He studied at the ‘Christ Th… Tonight, 26-year-old Khloe pushes for the Joe and Lamar to reconcile, but 31-year-old Lamar is resistant. [23] In his first season with the Clippers, Odom averaged 16.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. Out of shape for half the season,[28] he averaged career lows of 4.0 ppg and 1.7 apg in 19.7 mpg during the season. They haven’t been a good influence on my son. [45], In 2008–09, Odom arrived to training camp out of shape. He was raised under the care of his maternal grandmother, Mildred Mercer, after his mother died when he was young; his father was struggling with Heroin addiction at … On July 31, 2009, after a month of tedious negotiations, the Lakers announced that they had made a four-year, $33 million deal with Odom. [102] On December 13, after months of speculated separation, Kardashian filed for divorce from Odom and for legal restoration of her last name. [73] The Lakers also contemplated re-signing him, but both teams committed to other players instead. [57] Meeting the requirement to come in as a reserve more games than he started, Odom was awarded the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award, becoming the first player in Lakers history to do so. His ex-wife Khloe Kardashian rushed to be by his side, along with sister Kim and mom Kris Jenner. He’d be playing for the Lakers and be one of the top players in the league. The former NBA star and his fitness trainer ex’s messy breakup continues to play out in the media. [13] While still in high school, Odom played on the same AAU team as future NBA teammates Elton Brand and Ron Artest (later known as Metta World Peace);[14] he also played at the Adidas ABCD Camp with future Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant. He was absent ALL of my life due to his own demons. Lamar Odom grew up with a father who was addicted to heroin. Lamar Joseph Odom was born on the 6th of November, 1979, in South Jamaica. Lamar Joseph Odom was born November 6, 1979, in South Jamaica, Queens, New York City. But he is doing amazing. Odom spent seven seasons with the Lakers, who traded him to the Dallas Mavericks in 2011. "[69] Mavericks owner Mark Cuban admitted that a clash between the two during halftime in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 7 was the last straw. Joe Odom, Actor: Myopia. She posted this message on her website: If my dad wasn’t well known Joe wouldn’t give a shit about us. Khloe Kardashian isn't shocked Lamar Odom's ex-fiancée Sabrina Parr is on Tristan Thompson's hook up list. Their 35-year-old son, is currently hospitalized after being found unconscious at a brothel in Nevada, reports say. He is asked if Lamar may be getting back with Khloe Kardashian, as the two were married in 2009 but have been separated since 2013. Over the month of February, he averaged 16.5 points, 13.4 rebounds (4.9 offensive and 9.5 defensive), and 2.4 assists as well as 1.4 blocks and .9 steals, while playing 36 minutes a night. What can I do right now? 3. [72][101] On December 9, Odom pleaded no contest to the DUI charges and accepted a sentence of three years' probation and three months of alcohol abuse treatment. [32] Despite Odom averaging 15.2 points and a career-high 10.2 rebounds, the Lakers finished out of the playoffs for only the 5th time in franchise history. Odom became a fixture on the show and a household name to millions who were not already familiar with him as a basketball player. It’s been the curse of his life. There’s no way he’s down there partying crazy like that. [50], When Bynum returned to the hardwood for a home game against the Denver Nuggets, on the 9th of April, Odom adjusted back into his sixth-man role. I’m really hurt right now. [87] Odom, being one of the elder statesmen on a young U.S. squad, served as a mentor for many of the younger players[88] and even played out of position at center for the tournament. No way. [21], Odom declared his eligibility for the 1999 NBA draft after his freshman year at Rhode Island. Without them, he’d still be in the NBA playing basketball. Powered by. Joe Odom has spoken with Hollywood Life and he believes that his son was drugged, explaining that: Somebody drugged my son. [71] He played all 82 games of the season for the third time in his career, but only started two of them. Joe Odom (born in Queens, New York) is the father of former NBA star, Lamar Odom. Since he was admitted as a non-matriculating student, Odom was forced to sit out the 1997–98 season. [48], Over the 2009 offseason, Odom was heavily courted by his former franchise, the Miami Heat. [38] He started 35 games in Bynum's absence during the season and averaged 16.3 points and 10.2 rebounds in those games. Instead of releasing him, the team listed Odom as inactive for the remainder of the season. Lamar Odom, however, was having none of it and took to Twitter to slam his father's comments during what he called a "dark time". He could start a fast break with an outlet pass, finish it with a layup, or simply drive from coast to coast for a dunk. She’s controlling. "[47], During the offseason, Odom considered taking a break from basketball after a close cousin of his was murdered and he himself was a passenger in a SUV involved in an accident that tragically killed a teenage cyclist. 2. Lamar Odom was born in South Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York and didn’t have the easiest childhood as it was filled with tragedy. [46] Standing at 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 m), he was still adept at dribbling the ball and directing the offense, and could also rebound proficiently as a small forward. [27] On June 29, 2006, 6½-month-old Jayden died from sudden infant death syndrome while sleeping in his crib in New York. He had missed the prior three games due to personal reasons. On November 5, 2020, Parr confirmed that their engagement had been called off. On the show, Lamar said, “She’s a hurt woman. During their marriage, Odom made several appearances on the reality television show Keeping Up with the Kardashians. [11] Among other distinctions, he earned USA Today All-USA First Team honors[12] and was named to the Parade All-American First Team for the second consecutive year. "Somebody drugged my son. I’m depressed right now — this is messed up! [80] The roster included fellow imports Justin Brownlee and Randolph Morris, together with local amateur, former professional and Fil-Am basketball players. [38] He won his first NBA championship when the Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic in the 2009 NBA Finals. [28] The Clippers finished 56-26 and won their first-ever Pacific Division title. By Kelby Vera For Dailymail.com. In the 2000–01 season, Odom increased his scoring average to 17.2 points a game as he started in 74 games. Because of his mother’s death and his father’s drug problem, Lamar was raised by his grandmother Mildred. When Lamar Odom’s teen daughter Destiny heard about Joe bad-mouthing the Kardashians, she was furious. The Pacers' breadth of experience proved too much for the younger Heat, however, as they claimed games 5 and 6 to win the series. [26][27] He admitted to using marijuana after the suspension. Joseph “Joe” Odom (father) Year of Birth: circa 1954-1955. The Miami Heat offered a deal that the Clippers declined to match after already matching another offer the Heat made to Elton Brand. It won’t help his recovery. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team in the following year; it was during his four seasons with the Clippers, however, that he was twice suspended for violating the league's anti-drug policy. The whole family, they put up an act. [5][19] After two semesters and a summer session, however, Odom earned his eligibility to play intramural basketball. [9] He left the school at the start of his senior year due to poor grades,[5] transferring first to Redemption Christian Academy in Troy, New York, and then to the now-defunct St. Thomas Aquinas High School in New Britain, Connecticut, where he was coached by Jerry DeGregorio. Along the way, he posted consecutive triple-doubles for the first time as a Laker in games against the Golden State Warriors[35] and the Portland Trail Blazers. I can count the number of times I’ve met Joe on my hands.’ And when told ‘gotta love your grandpa’, Destiny replied: ‘He ain’t my grandpa, I dunno that fool. Odom is noted for his fondness for candy. [68] On March 24, Odom did not play in a 104–87 loss to the San Antonio Spurs; this was the first time he could remember not playing due to a coach's decision. [39], After young center Andrew Bynum had gone down with a knee injury[40] and Pau Gasol was acquired amid the 2007–08 season,[41] Odom stepped up his production, as he posted averages of 15.3 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists across 36 games. [31], In his first year with the Los Angeles Lakers, Odom incurred a left shoulder injury that forced him to miss the end of the 2004–05 season. After the move, his career declined. [5], In his first three years of high school, Odom played for Christ The King Regional High School in Middle Village, Queens. "Won’t continue 2 speak on this but I have got 2 let this out real quick," Odom said. [18], Odom transferred to the University of Rhode Island, with the cost of his room and board being covered by funds his father received from the G.I. On her deathbed, she reportedly told him: "Be nice to everybody." [47] But he came around to the assignment soon enough, having resolved to sacrifice his own numbers to make his teammates happy and in hopes of securing his first NBA championship. Joe Odom went on to say that the Kardashians have been a "curse" on his son’s career. Odom was married to Khloé Kardashian from 2009 to 2016. He and Kardashian also had their own reality series, Khloé & Lamar. [118] In 2017, Odom spoke publicly about his health struggles, his cocaine addiction, and his recovery from that addiction;[119][120] he called himself a "walking miracle" who had "cheated death", and acknowledged that his past drug use had made "the end of [his basketball] career come along a little faster".[121]. Odom is the son of Joe Odom and Cathy Mercer. Wrigley made a replica of the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy out of candy in celebration of the Lakers' victory in the 2009 Finals, and Odom's name is featured on the base. Those Kardashian women all are. Odom was born in South Jamaica, Queens, New York City, to Joe Odom and Cathy Mercer. [47][58][59] Bryant called it Odom's most "consistent season. [91] Odom valued the concept of a team and played unselfishly,[92] and was content deferring to teammates while playing a supporting role. Amid his battles with an alleged drug addiction and reports of marital woes, Lamar Odom broke his silence on Twitter Tuesday night to rail at his estranged father, Joe Odom. Lamar Odom parents. [47] Though he was a reserve on the Lakers championship teams, he typically finished games in place of starter Andrew Bynum. On June 29, 2012, Odom was traded back to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a four-team deal. “Drinking is a slippery slope to all kinds of vices, and I want Lamar to stay away from it. Odom has his own music and film production company, Rich Soil Entertainment. Joe Odom is particularly concerned about the 36-year-old former hoops star after he was spotted drinking with pals in LA. Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak called him "the most popular player in our locker room". In 47 games off the bench, Odom averaged 13.5 points, 7.5 rebounds in 28.4 minutes. "[15], Though he considered entering the NBA directly from high school and consulted Kobe Bryant as a player who had made that jump, Odom ultimately decided that he was not ready and committed to the University of Nevada at Las Vegas instead. Lamar Odom, ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, #people #celebrity Joe Odom lamar odom father Talks About His Son Lamar – esnews basketball http://t.co/vjufxGsk1C pic.twitter.com/9tKMdKKQ8g. [87], Odom was renowned for the impact his positive personality had on his teams. Bill. Joe Odom and Cathy Mercer (dead) Lamar Odom is a former professional basketball player most popular for his days with the Los Angeles Lakers where he won the 2009 and 2010 NBA championships as well as the league’s 2011 Sixth Man of the Year. Lamar opened up about his past with his father in a Twitter rant in 2013, writing: I have let this man and many others get away with a lot of s**t. He wasn’t there 2 raise me. [65], In January 2012, Sports Illustrated reported that "Odom [had] yet to find his niche in Dallas. [97] The series was canceled in 2012 after two seasons. The Heat would go on to clinch the fourth seed in the playoffs and face off against the New Orleans Hornets in the first round. "We all love Lamar and want him to pull through this," Joe Odom said. "[70] Odom averaged only 6.6 points in 20.5 minutes along with career lows in shooting percentage (35.2), rebounds (4.2) and assists (1.7) .[28]. In 2013 he told TMZ that he had been clean for 30 years. Odom was brought on to play as the team's starting power forward. [5][8] DeGregorio is the godfather to Destiny and Lamar Jr.[5], In September 2009, Odom married Khloé Kardashian after a month of dating. I pray that he will come out of this. As a restricted free agent, he then signed with the Miami Heat, where he played the 2003–04 season before being traded to the Lakers. [47] A free agent after the season, Odom initially balked at the prospect of playing as a reserve for the first time in his career. [38] In a rematch of the previous year's series, the Lakers were again defeated by the Suns in the first round of the 2007 NBA Playoffs. He later sought treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. [8] Odom was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the fourth overall pick. Lamar's father says he cannot comment as it gets…2015-05-28T15:27:53.000Z, #Breaking: Lamar Odom's father Joe Odom has released a statementhttp://t.co/wjMPWP6846 pic.twitter.com/vHID8xMizz, — RSVP Magazine (@RSVPMagazine) October 14, 2015. LISTEN: Lamar Odom 911 Calls From Love Ranch Released, Joe Odom, Lamar’s Father: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Copyright © 2021 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Joe Odom with Khloé Kardashian before her estrangement from Lamar Odom. This is the first time I’m hearing about it. Best Known For: Joe Odom is best known as the father of Lamar Odom. In the first half of the 2005–06 season, Odom showed signs of inconsistency. [84] He was invited to play for the FIBA World Championships for 2006 but declined the invitation because of the tragic death of his son[85] and in 2007 because of a shoulder injury. [114] In the aftermath of the incident, Kardashian withdrew her request for a divorce;[109] she stated that she had not reconciled with Odom, but wished to assist him in making medical decisions during his recovery. Joe Odom, a vet who says he can’t work because he suffers from PTSD and pneumonia, is now barely scraping by. [33] Following the 2004–05 season, they re-hired former coach Phil Jackson.[34]. Odom was found unresponsive Tuesday at the Love Ranch in Crystal, the Nye County … [74][75] A month later, he returned to the United States due to a back injury after his personal doctors in New York ruled him unfit to play out his contract. Damn I don't age man pic.twitter.com/PyB1WCdF, — Joe Odom (@JoeOdom_man) September 28, 2012.