Lamar Odom Biography

Lamar Odom is a famous American Former basketball power forward, who was born on Nov 06, 1979 in New York, United States. Find Lamar Odom age, wife, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Lamar Odom’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About Lamar Odom

Lamar Odom is an American former professional basketball player and NBA champion. He played 14 seasons in the league for the Clippers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks. He won back-to-back NBA championships with the Lakers in 2009 and 2010. He won Olympic bronze in 2004 and gold at the 2010 FIBA World Championship.

The Lamar Odom biography tells that he was born on November 6, 1979, in South Jamaica, Queens, New York City. He was raised by his maternal grandmother, Mildred Mercer. He was selected fourth overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 1999 NBA Draft. His NBA career ended in 2013. He has founded three drug treatment centers in California.

Lamar Odom Alive

Many people searched, "Is Lamar Odom alive?" after Netflix released a documentary titled Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom on March 31, 2026. In October 2015, Odom suffered a drug overdose at a Nevada brothel. He fell into a coma and suffered 12 strokes and 6 heart attacks. Doctors told him survival was medically near impossible.

Lamar Odom Net Worth

Lamar Odom net worth is estimated at $20 million. However, it is not confirmed. He earned over $114 million during his career. His endorsement deals with brands like Nike and Samsung were also one of his income sources. After his 2015 overdose, his overall wealth got reduced significantly. He currently earns through his wellness company Odom Wellness, NBA pension, and media appearances.

Lamar Odom Wife

Lamar Odom wife is Khloé Kardashian. The two met in 2009 and married just one month later. Their wedding was featured on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and they later starred in their own reality show, Khloé & Lamar. Khloé filed for divorce in 2013 but paused its proceedings. Their divorce was finalized in 2016.

Lamar Odom Height

Lamar Odom height is 6 feet 10 inches, or about 2.08 m. His height, combined with guard-level ball-handling skills, made him one of the most versatile players of his NBA generation. He could play multiple positions, create mismatches, and handle the ball like a guard.