Ex-Laker great Lamar Odom has been one of the most polarizing NBA figures the league has seen over the past decade-plus. His well-documented battles with stardom, drug addiction, marital issues, and the passing of his son and grandmother have taken an immense toll on Odom’s well-being, both physically and mentally.
Odom entered rehab last December when he feared for himself relapsing from his sobriety. That recent visit to the rehab center came over a year after the horrific 3-day alcohol and drug binge which landed him into a life-threatening coma. Since completing his 35-day rehabilitation program earlier this year in January, Odom has put himself back on the right path and had continued to remain sober to this date.
Being out of the public spotlight for months could’ve only done wonders for Odom as he is used to having his each and every move picked apart or criticized. Odom finally opened up about his current state and rollercoaster past when he appeared on an edition of Complex’s Everyday Struggle. In the interview, Odom touched on his drug abuse, recovery, rehab, and his past relationship with Khloe Kardashian. You can watch Odom’s revealing interview below, courtesy of Complex News on YouTube:
During his playing career, Lamar Odom was considered one of the elite bench players and was before his time as a modern version of the do-it-all NBA power forward. Once a drug addict, overcoming the urge is a daunting task many are unfamiliar with so it’s good to see Odom finally in high spirits and feeling like himself.
Hopefully, Odom’s demons stay in the past and he can lead a positive future, one which may give him an opportunity to return to the NBA, this time as part of a front office.
