No professional sports team likes the idea of being viewed as a little brother. Unfortunately, since the Clippers relocated to Los Angeles, they have been in a pretty big shadow of the Los Angeles Lakers.
It is understandable for a team with 16 championships to overshadow a franchise without even one NBA Finals appearance, but that has not always been the case. In fact, in the first half of the 2000s, most notably before and after the Lakers’ title run, the flashiest team in the city was the Clippers. How did they pull that off? A slew of youngsters, some not even old enough to drink, were making waves as the upstart to the establishment winning titles.
Prior to the 2001-2002 season, the Los Angeles Clippers traded for Elton Brand. This move gave them one of the most exciting young nucleuses in basketball, as he was joining Corey Maggette, Darius Miles, Quentin Richardson, and Lamar Odom. The Lakers are winning championships with Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant, but this was the cool, young, and hip team grabbing the younger generation. For a franchise looking to make the rest of the league take notice, this was a beautiful opportunity.
Every player brought something different to the table, as the Clippers looked to do more than make headlines. They wanted to compete, and they did that for the first time in decades.
Elton Brand
When the Chicago Bulls traded Elton Brand to the Los Angeles Clippers, the franchise believed that they had their centerpiece. He was a dominant force for the Chicago Bulls in his first two seasons in the NBA, and the Clippers needed the go-to guy to throw the ball to in the post.
Brand played like a number one player for the Clippers from the beginning. He only had one season where he took over the scoring load, but he was a consistent 20 points and 10 rebounds type of guy almost every single night. Injuries started to catch up to him after a few years, but he was a major reason why the Clippers became relevant once again.
The left-hander from New York City was viewed by many as a guy who had no flaws. He was a 6’10” forward who could point guard if he needed to. Another top-five pick on the team, he hit the ground running with the Clippers in his very first season. There were times in which he would run the offense, and there were also times in which he would be looked at as a scorer.
Brand and Odom might have had more hype, but Corey Maggette was the glue to the Los Angeles Clippers team of that era. He was the one guy who ended up sticking around for the majority of his prime, and he was able to have quite a bit of success. He was capable of playing multiple positions, and that allowed him to stay on the floor when going up against nearly every team.
It is hard for younger players to swallow their pride and fill in where needed, but Maggette was fine coming off the bench if that made the most sense. His ability to give many different players a breather and play multiple positions added to roster flexibility. Today he runs a children’s basketball league and has taken over responsibilities for the community to fill the void when Kobe Bryant tragically left this world. We’re all thankful and lucky to have such an amazing human being like Corey Maggette still.
Darius Miles
The excitement surrounding Darius Miles when he came out of high school in the 2000 NBA Draft certainly had Clippers fans excited. He had all the potential in the world, but it was never truly developed with the Clippers. He would have some highlights here and there, but he was mostly a guy at the bench still learning the game of basketball at the highest level. That is expected for a guy who only played two seasons of the Clippers, and was with the Cleveland Cavaliers by the time he was 21 years old.
Quentin Richardson
Used mostly as a bench player for the Los Angeles Clippers, Richardson was able to provide some scoring punch when he caught fire. He was perhaps the most unheralded of the younger players that helped make up the exciting core, but he became a fan-favorite with his ability to get on a roll.
Shooting was always a major part of the game, as he shot 35% from three-point land during his four seasons with the team. In his final season with the Clippers, he was able to average over 17 points per contest.
An exciting time for the franchise
There are no championship banners for the Los Angeles Clippers during this era, but they were still exciting in the eyes of many. They just missed out on the playoffs in the 2001–2002 season, and there was finally the breakthrough they needed in 2005-2006. The younger core started to mature by then, which led to a 45-win season. Only Brand and Maggette were still around for the playoff appearance, but it showed just how exciting that collection of talent was during that time.
For a franchise with no NBA titles and very few bright spots overall, fans still remember these guys decades later. Not all of them panned out, but the Clippers turned into a team that had just as much attention from casual fans as the Lakers for the first time.
According to multiple reports, Lamar Odom is “definitely” in need of a kidney transplant.
Lamar Odom, 35, is suffering from major kidney failure and is currently on dialysis. His days are full of good and bad moments, Us Weekly reports.
His brain functions are of the utmost concern, considering the multiple strokes he had while in the hospital, the publication says.
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People magazine is reporting that the former NBA star severely damaged his lungs, as well.
According to police report, Lamar Odom had cocaine in his system when he was found unconscious in Nevada earlier this month.
Meanwhile it was reported that Lamar Odom’s brother-in-law, Rob Kardashian, 28, is ready to donate one of his kidney’s in order to save the former NBA star‘s life.
Rob Kardashian and Lamar Odom were once as close as brothers.
According to new reports, Lamar Odom has suffered physical and mental setbacks in his recovery.
Lamar Odom, 35, has undergone two emergency surgeries that have left him in a “fragile” mental state, unidentified sources told TMZ.com.
The procedures involved chest issues, the gossip website said.
Doctors now are turning away all visitors except wife Khloé Kardashian, TMZ said.
Khloe Kardashian got some public support on October 22 from Lamar Odom’s family – a day after a Los Angeles judge agreed to dismiss the formerly estranged couple’s pending divorce.
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“In SINCERELY loving Lamar, we truly love and respect whomever he loves,” said the statement from Odom family spokeswoman Alvina Alston.
“We always have and will continue to do so. Together as a team, we will support and encourage him always,” she said.
Alvina Alston gave a positive update to Lamar Odom’s medical progress that didn’t mention any surgeries.
“To our overwhelming delight, Lamar’s courageous improvement continues on the incline in Los Angeles. He is beginning to gradually flourish both mentally and physically,” she said.
“His use of speech has increased and he’s more cognitively responsive.”
Lamar Odom was transferred to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on October 19 after waking from a coma on October 16 at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas.
Khloe Kardashian, 31, rushed to Lamar Odom’s side the same day he was admitted in extremely critical condition and has kept a vigil.
She even missed Kim Kardashian’s birthday celebration October 21 to stay with Lamar Odom.
Lamar Odom reportedly told Khloe Kardashian over the weekend that he understood he almost died and had hit rock bottom.
Khloe Kardashian took to social media on October 20 to thank everyone who has assisted her estranged husband Lamar Odom during his recovery.
“The past week has been incredibly difficult. I am so thankful to family, friends and fans, who have sent nothing but prayers and well wishes to Lamar,” the reality star wrote.
“I also want to thank everyone at Sunrise Hospital, including the amazing doctors and nurses for their kindness and diligent work.”
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Khloe Kardashian continued: “Under their amazing care, incredible strides have been made. You can never be prepared for an experience like this, but without the outpouring of love and endless prayers that Lamar has received and the strength I was given from my loved ones, it would have been difficult to endure. Thank you for your continued support. God is great!!!”
Lamar Odom was found unconscious in a Nevada motel last week. Khloe Kardashian has kept vigil by his hospital bed throughout the ordeal.
By most reports, Lamar Odom’s road to recovery will be long, but he is making progress.
On October 19, Lamar Odom was transferred via air from Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas to Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles so that he can get better specialized care.
Lamar Odom is recovering at his Los Angeles home after receiving treatment at a Las Vegas hospital, a week after being found unresponsive at a Nevada motel.
The former NBA is making “miraculous” progress, even taking a few steps, according to a family statement.
Lamar Odom’s estranged wife Khloe Kardashian, his father and two of his children are with the former Lakers star.
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Police are conducting tests to establish what happened.
Lamar Odom, who married Khloe Kardashian in 2009, has long struggled with addiction.
He won the NBA championship with the Lakers in 2009 and 2010 and was named NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2011.
Lamar Odom last played in the NBA in 2013 with the Clippers.
According to new reports, Lamar Odom has been released from hospital in Nevada and is being transported to another hospital closer to his Los Angeles-area home.
Doctors wanted to be sure the 35-year-old former NBA star was stable enough to be moved, E! reported.
Lamar Odom, who played 14 seasons in the NBA – 12 years between the Clippers and Lakers – was found unresponsive at a Las Vegas motel after a suspected binge of alcohol and drugs over the course of four days.
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The sportsman spent the next couple of days in a drug-induced coma and the worst was feared.
According to E!, while still unable to stand on his own, Lamar Odom steadily improved over the weekend. He is still on dialysis because of failing kidneys, but passed a swallowing test and is breathing on his own. There may still be some cognitive issues, but he is able to communicate using hand signals.
Once at the hospital in Southern California, Lamar Odom will continue to receive treatment and will require “a lot of rehab” to regain full function of his arms and legs.
According to a new report, Khloe Kardashian and her estranged husband Lamar Odom are actually secretly talking,
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom “are not romantic and are not talking reconciliation, but they don’t want to close the door on the marriage either,” TMZ reported, adding that that’s why the former couple’s divorce case still remains unresolved for more than a year.
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It’s believed that if neither side acts quickly, a judge will throw out the divorce case.
The website claims that Khloe Kardashian “still has feelings for [Lamar Odom]” and wants him to make a “grand gesture,” which he apparently isn’t willing to do.
It was also reported that Khloe Kardashian simply doesn’t want to hurt Lamar Odom by sealing the deal on the divorce.
In recent interview with Billboard Magazine, rapper French Montana admitted he wanted to take advantage of the spotlight dating Khloe Kardashian brought him.
French Montana’s remarks sparked outrage among Kardashian fans after he said: “I want to capitalize on it.”
“I’ll get a fan base from everywhere. I just hope I’ll be able to connect with everything that’s going on.”
Khloe Kardashian doesn’t care that French Montana benefits from her fame (photo Getty Images)
French Montana’s comments, which came a few days after Khloe Kardashian appeared in his Don’t Panic music video, caused fans to lash out, especially considering Kardashian has dealt publicly with the painful divorce from Lamar Odom on the most recent season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians.
However, Khloe Kardashian doesn’t seem offended by French Montana’s comments.
On Sunday, Khloe Kardashian tweeted: “It’s amusing to me that Y’all think I don’t see it. I was the first one to see it. I just don’t care.”
Lamar Odom said Khloe Kardashian would “always” be his wife, even if they divorce – which he’s hoping doesn’t happen.
During Us Weekly interview, Lamar Odom, 34, said: “I love my wife. She’ll always be my wife, no matter what.”
Khloe Kardashian, 29, filed for divorce in December after four years of marriage.
Lamar Odom said Khloe Kardashian would “always” be his wife, even if they divorce
“Who knows? We don’t know exactly if [the divorce is going through]. Only time will tell. I hope not. But even if we were divorced, she would always be my wife.”
Lamar Odom went on to say that marrying Khloe Kardashian was one of the greatest things he’d ever done.
“Those were some of the best years of my life,” he told Us Weekly.
“Being married and being married to a woman I decided to marry was, besides having children, the most important thing in my life.”
Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian, who separated two weeks ago, have put their $4 million Tarzana house on the private market, E! News reported.
There is no more info about the listing.
Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian have put their $4 million Tarzana house on the private market
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom reportedly still maintain good relationship. A source close to the couple recently said: “Khloe and Lamar are still speaking on the phone. Not a lot but every so often. They are still working out some logistics and things are friendly between them. They will always have a deep affection for one another.”
Khloe Kardashian shared her pain on Twitter by posting a message that appeared to address both her recent divorce filing from Lamar Odom and reports that she’s spending time with baseball star Matt Kemp and rapper The Game.
“This, in and of itself, is heartbreaking and torture to my soul,” Khloe Kardashian wrote, seemingly in reference to her parting of ways with Lamar Odom.
“Please, I don’t need the extra rumors and BS right now.”
Khloe Kardashian, 29, has stepped out with Matt Kemp several times in recent weeks, including a gym date last Friday, the day she filed for divorce. While sources have insisted the two are just friends, Kardashians insiders tell TMZ they’re “in the early, early stages of a relationship” and are “taking it really slow.”
As for The Game, those rumblings date back to early 2013, and despite OK!’s latest assertion that “he’s helping [Khloe Kardashian] through her heartache”, the story has once again been roundly denied.
Khloe Kardashian is reportedly filing for divorce from Lamar Odom after four years of marriage.
According to TMZ, Khloe Kardashian, 29, will be citing irreconcilable differences in her divorce papers.
Khloe Kardashian is reportedly filing for divorce from Lamar Odom after four years of marriage
The couple have been estranged for several months, thanks largely to revelations about Lamar Odom’s drug use.
Khloe Kardashian has not been photographed with her wedding ring since November 23, and has hinted at heartbreak in several recent posts on Instagram and Twitter.
Khloe Kardashian and Lamara Odom married in September 2009 after one month of dating.
Sandy Schultz is the third woman coming forward and stating that she and Lamar Odom had a romantic encounter after the NBA star married Khloe Kardashian.
Lamar Odom, 33, in recent weeks has faced much scrutiny due to alleged affairs and drug use.
Sandy Schultz, a 29-year-old graduate student, told Star magazine that she slept with Lamar Odom last March, but their relationship began years ago. She states that they met at a nightclub in Hollywood in 2003 and then dated for two years before continuing an off-and-on relationship for seven years. Their relationship did not last, however, and Sandy Schultz moved on and eventually got engaged to another man. Sandy Schultz said she ended that relationship to get back with Lamar Odom in 2009. However, Lamar Odom chose Khloe Kardashian over her and married her that year.
Sandy Schultz and Lamar Odom attended a party for Ron Artest (now Metta World Peace) hosted by Khloe Kardashian while he was on the Los Angeles Lakers, and Schultz said Khloe went after Lamar.
Sandy Schultz is the third woman coming forward and stating that she and Lamar Odom had a romantic encounter after the NBA star married Khloe Kardashian
“We were sitting at our table having drinks. I got up to go to the bathroom and when I returned, Khloe had taken my seat next to Lamar. She didn’t move, so I sat in his lap,” Sandy Schultz told Star. Sandy Schultz ended up going home early because she was tired, and Lamar Odom never came home.
“He was supposed to be home with me and he chose to go home with Khloe Kardashian instead,” Sandy Schultz said.
“She knew I was Lamar’s girlfriend and she obviously just didn’t care. And Lamar didn’t have the decency to call me that night to say he’d made that decision.”
Sandy Schultz said she ended up seeing Lamar Odom again in March 2012, in San Francisco. Lamar Odom was there to play the Golden State Warriors, and had married Khloe Kardashian by this point.
She said Lamar Odom contacted her.
“It was shocking that he called me since he was married to Khloe,” Sandy Schultz said.
“But at the same time, I wanted to see him and let him see what he missed out on.”
They met at a hotel, and she says “we just fell into each other’s’ arms, hugging and kissing”.
Sandy Schultz and Lamar Odom proceeded to spend two nights together before he returned home to his wife.
Polina Polonsky, a lawyer, and Jennifer Richardson have already come forward, claiming to have had affairs with Lamar Odom while he was married.
Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian married in 2009, after dating for one month.
Khloe Kardashian has reportedly prepared divorce papers to end her marriage to Lamar Odom following secret talks with a lawyer, according to RadarOnline.com.
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom’s 4-year marriage has been rocked by claims the ex-NBA star was unfaithful with at least three women.
Khloe Kardashian has reportedly prepared divorce papers to end her marriage to Lamar Odom
Twenty-nine-year-old graduate student Sandy Schultz was the third woman to come forward to expose her affair with Lamar Odom, 33, after accounts by mistresses Polina Polonsky and Jennifer Richardson.
Kim Kardashian, 29, has been on a roller coaster of emotions since Lamar Odom’s cheating and serial drug use was exposed.
At one point, Khloe Kardashian was so desperate to save her marriage that she considered getting pregnant as a last-ditch effort to stop Lamar Odom’s destructive behavior.
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom married four years ago in a beautiful ceremony in front of their family and friends.
However, the couple did not celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary together.
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom married four years ago in a beautiful ceremony in front of their family and friends
On Friday, September 27, Khloe Kardashian, 29, hit the gym in L.A. looking stylish and svelte in head-to-toe spinning gear. Although other family members were working on the upcoming season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Khloe herself wasn’t a part of the day’s production.
While it seems that Lamar Odom is trying to get his legal affairs in order, his marriage is still up in the air.
Lamar Odom broke his silence on Twitter this week slamming his estranged father Joe Odom and praising the Kardashians for being his family.
Lamar Odom broke his silence on Twitter this week slamming his estranged father Joe Odom and praising the Kardashians
The 33-year-old basketballer tweeted of the Kardashians as being “the ONLY ones that have been here consistently 4 me during this dark time”.
Lamar Odom very briefly tried rehab before – for less than a day – but his recent tweet is an indication that he’s really ready to get himself healthy again.
On Monday Khloe Kardashian dropped her Lamar Odom’s surname from her Instagram account, now simply going by her maiden name on the social networking site.
Later that same evening, Khloe Kardashian, 29, was spotted heading to dinner at a steakhouse in Topanga Canyon, California, wearing her wedding ring.
She seemed to be in a pensive mood as she valeted her car outside of her dinner destination.
Showing off her newly slim frame, Khloe Kardashian sported white denim trousers and a low-buttoned black shirt as she wore her ombre tresses in flowing waves over her shoulders.
Khloe Kardashian dropped her Lamar Odom’s surname from her Instagram account
The mixed signals on Monday follow reports that Khloe Kardashian’s marriage is on rocky ground due to Lamar Odom’s alleged drug abuse.
Lamar Odom hasn’t been seen for several days and is reported to be holed up in his downtown LA residence, which is a 45 minute drive from the mansion he shared with Khloe Kardashian in Tarazana.
Last week there were several reports that a split will be announced soon, but no announcements have been made yet.
Meanwhile, Radar has claimed that Khloe Kardashian won’t decide the fate of her marriage to her husband until after she is done filming Keeping Up With the Kardashians.
The reason is said to be because Khloe Kardashian doesn’t want to discuss a decision to divorce on the E! reality show.
“Khloe is steadfast, that she won’t decide whether she wants out of the marriage until she is done shooting the current season of the … show,” a sources tells Radar.
“She has been through so much the last year with Lamar, and Khloe just doesn’t want this to be played out in front of the cameras.
“It’s a very sensitive situation, she is being a trooper and is being a total professional while shooting.”
Kris Jenner posted a brief video of Kardashian family meeting with a number of topics on Keek.
The footage featured children Kim, Khloe, Kourtney, Kendall, Kylie, Rob and stepson Brody Jenner sitting around on her couch.
Unfortunately for the Kris Jenner, her offspring didn’t seem quite as concerned to talk as she was, and ignored her pleas to pay attention in the footage posted on Friday night entitled, “Family meeting”.
“This is what a family meeting looks like at my house, ladies and gentlemen,” said Kris Jenner, as she panned the camera around the room, revealing Kim, Khloe, Kylie, Kendall, Kourtney, Rob and stepson, Brody Jenner.
“And there we go, family meeting. Nobody is paying attention to me, nothing ever changes. Thank you, I have no control,” said the momager in her voice-over.
To prove her point, someone in the entourage shouted: “Turn it off!”
Kris Jenner posted a brief video of Kardashian family meeting
It is unclear what the famous family were discussing or if indeed troubled Lamar Odom even came up in conversation.
They seemed more keen to chat between themselves, as new-mum Kim Kardashian laughed with step-brother Brody Jenner.
Youngest daughters Kylie and Kendall Jenner talked with Rob Kardashian, and Kourtney seemed more interested in touching up their lipstick than listening to her mother’s lecture which was seemingly being filmed for the family reality show.
After devastated by cheating allegations and drug abuse regarding Lamar Odom, Khloe Kardashian, 29, is reportedly still reluctant to pull the trigger and admit that their relationship is over.
But Kris Jenner allegedly has other ideas, and recently took Khloe Kardashian to see a divorce lawyer.
“At Kris’ insistence, Khloe did meet with a divorce lawyer… it was something she was forced into doing by her mom,” a source toldRadarOnline.com.
“Kris was very heavy-handed and said Khloe had a responsibility to her sisters, Kim and Kourtney, and the Kardashian brand to distance herself from Lamar,” the website reported.
Later on Friday night, Kris Jenner put her family troubles behind her and attended the William Morris Endeavor pre-Emmy party in Los Angeles.
“WME party with the Fabulous @MarkBurnettTV #brainstorming,” Kris Jenner tweeted.
Posing with Survivor and Amazing Race creator Mark Burnett, Kris Jenner sparked rumors that she may soon be venturing into reality TV.
Khloe Kardashian’s husband Lamar Odom has been formally charged with DUI two weeks after he was pulled over and arrested.
Los Angeles City Attorney’s office charged Lamar Odom, 33, with one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence.
Prosecutors have not revealed specific details of what Lamar Odom was under the influence of.
Lamar Odom will face court later this month with his arraignment scheduled for September 27.
The charges stem from Lamar Odom’s August 30 arrest.
Lamar Odom has been formally charged with DUI two weeks after he was pulled over and arrested
Officers from the Californian Highway Patrol pulled over the former LA Lakers star’s Mercedes-Benz on the 101 freeway in the San Fernando Valley, California, at 4 a.m.
Officers claim Lamar Odom was driving well below the speed limit and in a “serpentine manner”.
Lamar Odom reportedly initially refused a field sobriety test, then failed it and was held at Van Nuys police station before being released later that day on $15,000 bail.
California Highway Patrol public information officer Leland Tang, told Radaronline at the time that the basketball player also refused a drug test which resulted in the immediate suspension of his license.
The officer said: “He did what no one should ever do, he refused the chemical tests.
“That means that his license is revoked and Lamar could get the most powerful attorney in the world and he is still not going to have a license for a year.”
Lamar Odom is now facing six months in jail and a $1,000 fine if convicted.
For the last month there has been increased speculation that Lamar Odom has abused drugs and the basketball pro is allegedly battling an addiction to crack cocaine.
A source has alleged that Lamar Odom entered an outpatient program this week to seek treatment but went on to claim that he missed a session on Tuesday.
There have also been allegations that Lamar Odom had cheated on Khloe Kardashian with multiple women.
As reports emerged that Khloe Kardashian has given Lamar Odom an ultimatum to seek help for drug addiction or move out of their home – the reality star has broken her silence on Twitter with a cryptic message.
Appearing to neither confirm nor deny the reports, Khloe Kardashian simply wrote: “As much as I wish I were made of steel… I’m not.”
Khloe Kardashian has given Lamar Odom an ultimatum to seek help for drug addiction or move out of their home
Showing that she’s still got a fighting spirit however, Khloe Kardashian then added: “I’m pretty damn close to it though hehe.”
TMZreported earlier that Khloe Kardashian asked Lamar Odom to leave after spending around four hours together on Saturday night.
The website claims that Khloe Kardashian – who has asked Odom to leave their family home in the past – was angered after learning about his DUI arrest from the news, rather than hearing it first from her husband.
Khloe Kardashian, 29, reportedly wants Lamar Odom, 33, to agree to a stint of rehab before he can return to their home.
New reports claim that Khloe Kardashian has given Lamar Odom an ultimatum to seek help or move out of their home.
According toTMZ,Khloe Kardashian asked Lamar Odom to leave after spending around four hours together on Saturday night.
Khloe Kardashian has given Lamar Odom an ultimatum to seek help or move out of their home
The website claims that Khloe Kardashian – who has asked Lamar Odom to leave their family home in the past – was angered after learning about his DUI arrest from the news, rather than hearing it first from her husband.
Khloe Kardashian, 29, reportedly wants Lamar Odom, 33, to agree to a stint of rehab before he can return to their home.
A source told TMZ: “They’re still at an impasse and the prospects of saving their marriage are <<grim>>.”
It was revealed on Friday that a week before Lamar Odom was arrested on suspicion of DUI he was involved in a three-car collision on the exact same freeway.
The crash was not reported to authorities, however a journalist for the Los Angeles Times has claimed that his car was rear-ended by another vehicle hit by Lamar Odom’s white Mercedes on Saturday.
Less than a week before, Lamar Odom was arrested on suspicion of DUI after he was involved in a three-car collision on the exact same freeway.
The crash was not reported to authorities, however a journalist for the Los Angeles Times has claimed that his car was rear-ended by another vehicle hit by Odom’s white Mercedes on Saturday.
The LA Times claims the incident took place around 6 p.m. and the journalist named Adolfo Flores alleges that Lamar Odom became reluctant to hand his insurance details over.
It is the latest twist in a worrying time for Khloe Kardashian’s husband, who was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in the early hours of Friday morning.
To make matters worse, it has now been revealed that Lamar Odom was paid a visit by two drug counselors just hours before he was charged with a DUI.
TMZreports that the counselors – who work with the National Basketball Players Association – contacted Lamar Odom to offer help and he accepted.
Lamar Odom’s driving license was revoked after refusing to take drug test in DUI arrest
During the visit to Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian’s house, TMZ reported that he was very receptive with a source telling them “it was very positive”.
However, after the pair left, Lamar Odom then got into his vehicle and never came home.
The NBA star was later held at Van Nuys police station on $15,000 bail but was released from custody at 8.30 a.m.
Lamar Odom was pulled over just before 4 a.m. for driving too slow at 50 mph on the 101 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley.
He did not immediately respond to police, passing three exits and driving erratically, TMZ reports.
Lamar Odom failed numerous field sobriety checks but refused all chemical tests, according to police.
Leland Tang, the California Highway Patrol public information officer, told Radar Online: “Lamar Odom was driving 50 mph on the 101 freeway. He was driving in a serpentine manner which is pretty bad. That is like when the officer does a freeway break. Across all the lanes of the freeway. I’m surprised he wasn’t rear ended.”
After “failing” field sobriety tests, Lamar Odom was taken into custody and Leland Tang said: “He did what no one should ever do, he refused the chemical tests.
“That means that his license is revoked and Lamar could get the most powerful attorney in the world and he is still not going to have a license for a year.”
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