Lamar Odom is set to rejoin professional basketball early next year. The former NBA player has come back to the sport after an addiction crisis, multiple heart attacks, and more than one stroke. Click through the gallery for all the info.
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Lamar, 39, wrote on Instagram, “I'd like to announce that I will be playing in The Dubai International Basketball Championship this February 1st 2019 !!!!!!! ?.” He’ll be suiting up for team from the Philippines.
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“It's been a minute since I've professionally competed and I hope to be as explosive as I used to be!” he admitted.
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“I was hoping to be ready for the Chinese CBA earlier this year but I didn't feel that I was physically [where] I wanted to be,” he explained. “I needed more time to recover from my multiple strokes and hearts attacks.”
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“I was hoping to be ready for the Chinese CBA earlier this year but I didn't feel that I was physically [where] I wanted to be,” he explained. “I needed more time to recover from my multiple strokes and hearts attacks.”
Over the summer, the former reality star announced he was going to play in China, but plans were ultimately scrapped.
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“I was hoping to be ready for the Chinese CBA earlier this year but I didn't feel that I was physically [where] I wanted to be,” he explained. “I needed more time to recover from my multiple strokes and hearts attacks.”
Over the summer, the former reality star announced he was going to play in China, but plans were ultimately scrapped.
Lamar also posted videos of his recent workouts.
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Over the next few years, Lamar continued to battle drug addiction. He’s had 12 strokes and six heart attacks.
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“Patience and moving FORWARD is KEY!” he wrote, before thanking friends, family, and his fans for their support.
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Do you think Lamar will actually play this February? Sound off in the comments!
Lamar, 39, wrote on Instagram, “I'd like to announce that I will be playing in The Dubai International Basketball Championship this February 1st 2019 !!!!!!! ?.” He’ll be suiting up for team from the Philippines.
Photo credit: Getty Images
“It's been a minute since I've professionally competed and I hope to be as explosive as I used to be!” he admitted.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
“I was hoping to be ready for the Chinese CBA earlier this year but I didn't feel that I was physically [where] I wanted to be,” he explained. “I needed more time to recover from my multiple strokes and hearts attacks.”
Over the summer, the former reality star announced he was going to play in China, but plans were ultimately scrapped.
Lamar also posted videos of his recent workouts.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Over the next few years, Lamar continued to battle drug addiction. He’s had 12 strokes and six heart attacks.
Photo credit: Getty Images
“Patience and moving FORWARD is KEY!” he wrote, before thanking friends, family, and his fans for their support.
Do you think Lamar will actually play this February? Sound off in the comments!
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