Lamar Odom is a well-known former professional basketball player in the United States
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EARLY LIFE
EARLY LIFE
Lamar Joseph Odom was born on November 6, 1979, in South Jamaica, Queens, New York, to Joe Odom and Cathy Mercer. Growing up, Odom had a hard time.
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CAREER
CAREER
This 6 foot 10 inch forward was taken by the Los Angeles Clippers with the fourth overall choice in the 1999 NBA Draft after his freshman year at the University of Rhode Island.
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PERSONAL LIFE
PERSONAL LIFE
Odom married Khloe Kardashian in September 2009. Their wedding was featured on "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," a reality show that chronicles the Kardashian family.
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OTHER PROJECTS
OTHER PROJECTS
Rich Soil Entertainment, which Odom founded, specializes in music and film production. During Super Bowl XLIV, he and Charles Barkley co-starred in a Taco Bell ad.
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National Team Career
National Team Career
Odom was a member of the 2004 U.S. Olympic team in Athens, where he averaged 9.3 points per game and helped the Americans win a bronze medal.
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NET WORTH AND SALARY
NET WORTH AND SALARY
Lamar Odom's net worth is estimated at $30 million and has a current contract of $14 million with the New York Knicks.