In case you haven't heard by now, former NBA player Lamar Odom is currently in a coma and on life-support in Las Vegas after being found unconscious on the floor of a brothel. Apparently Odom was drinking a lot of Cognac, high on cocaine and taking up to 10 Herbal Viagra pills (he was at a brothel, what do you expect?). His blood pressure went through the roof and he suffered a couple heart-attacks till someone finally discovered him and called 911.
Here's what sucks about this: Lamar Odom was a fantastic basketball player. 2-time Champion with the Lakers and 6th man of the year in 2011. The guy is 6'10 and really lanky so when he is in or around the key, he was a monster getting to the basket. He's played on 5 different NBA teams and almost made the Knicks squad last season but didn't have a successful try-out. Odom has always received praise from every player/coach/team he has ever played for. Magic Johnson said that Odom would buy rookie teammates 2-3 suits as a welcome-to-the-league gift, and he was known for always smiling and being a mediator out on the floor. During the world championships of 2010, Odom was the most popular player on Team USA and quickly became a well-known NBA player. I remember going absolutely bonkers with my teammates when he flushed this dunk over D-Howard during the finals.
Here's what sucks about this: Lamar Odom was a fantastic basketball player. 2-time Champion with the Lakers and 6th man of the year in 2011. The guy is 6'10 and really lanky so when he is in or around the key, he was a monster getting to the basket. He's played on 5 different NBA teams and almost made the Knicks squad last season but didn't have a successful try-out. Odom has always received praise from every player/coach/team he has ever played for. Magic Johnson said that Odom would buy rookie teammates 2-3 suits as a welcome-to-the-league gift, and he was known for always smiling and being a mediator out on the floor. During the world championships of 2010, Odom was the most popular player on Team USA and quickly became a well-known NBA player. I remember going absolutely bonkers with my teammates when he flushed this dunk over D-Howard during the finals.
Here's what REALLY sucks about this: Odom got into the Hollywood lifestyle and married Khloe Kardashian. Right off the bat, Odom would be apart of the twisted world that is the lives of the Kardashian family. His Drugs/alcohol problems, fights with Khloe, rehab stints and personal pain would be on full display because the reality cameras were always around. What's nuts is that a family who's exploits are nationally well-documented and known, almost every hour of the day, may have final say if Lamar Odom lives or dies. Khloe's divorce with Lamar Odom was never filed or approved by a judge so Khloe has legally been allowed to make medical decision's on his behalf. Can you imagine the media firestorm that will take place if Odom never recovers and the question of taking him off life-support arises? I'm cringing just thinking about the Kardashians soaking up that kind of media attention trying to decide what to do.
Please get better Lamar, don't leave your life in this woman's/family's hands...
Please get better Lamar, don't leave your life in this woman's/family's hands...
By: El Mijo