logo
 youtube.com/Access  | Getty Images
youtube.com/Access | Getty Images

Lamar Odom Mourns the Death of His Father Joe in a Touching Post

Christell Fatima M. Tudtud
May 05, 2021
08:30 A.M.

Retired NBA player Lamar Odom penned a touching message alongside a painting of him with his father, Joe Odom, who passed away on April 20.

Advertisement

Lamar Odom continues to mourn the loss of his beloved father, Joe Odom, who died on April 20. He recently took to Instagram to express his grief.

In his lengthy post, the former Los Angeles Lakers basketball star shared words of gratitude and appreciation for those who extended their condolences to him and his family.

Lamar Odom at the "Extra" studio Universal Studios Hollywood on February 22, 2018 in Universal City, California. | Photo: Getty Images

Lamar Odom at the "Extra" studio Universal Studios Hollywood on February 22, 2018 in Universal City, California. | Photo: Getty Images

Advertisement

The 41-year-old baller did not reveal the exact cause of his father's death and focused on honoring the latter's memory. He only had good words about his father. He admitted that he and Joe had their differences, but he knew that his father loved him dearly. He captioned:

"...but at the end of the day I knew he loved me and I loved him and that’s really all that matters."

Advertisement

Odom, who split from his ex-fiancée Sabrina Parr last December, shared a painting of himself beside his father. The artwork was based on one of his old photos of them together.

Noting that death is inevitable, he encouraged his fans to express their love for their family and friends and make amends with them because "life is not promised."

In 2015, Odom was discovered unconscious inside a brothel.

Advertisement

Odom also experienced the same grief when his former teammate, Kobe Bryant, tragically died in a helicopter crash with his daughter, Gianna, and their seven companions in January 2020.

During their time together with the LA Lakers, Odom and Bryant won back-to-back NBA championships in 2009 and 2011. Odom was proclaimed the Sixth Man of the Year for the 2010-2011 season.

Advertisement

Odom's friendship with the late NBA star extended outside the basketball court. The self-confessed drug addict noted that Bryant taught him many things in life, including signing his own checks.

Bryant also helped him get through his gambling problem. Odom said the late star player would scold him for his gambling habit, but would offer help to solve his financial troubles anyway.

Odom referred to Bryant as his teacher and himself as the late athlete's brother. He went on to say that he would have preferred to be the one who died rather than Bryant.

In 2015, Odom was discovered unconscious inside a brothel. He was hospitalized after a drug overdose which led him into a comatose state, but he miraculously recovered.

Advertisement
info
Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories!
By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy
Advertisement
Related posts

Inside Tom Hanks & Wife of 33 Years Rita Wilson's Relationship with Their Biracial Granddaughter

April 29, 2022

Sherri Shepherd Was Warned about 2nd Husband Whom She Was Afraid to Lose & Agreed to Surrogacy For

March 04, 2022

After His Little Brother's Death, Boy Starts Disappearing After School until Mom Follows Him — Story if the Day

May 08, 2022

At His Father’s Funeral, Son Sees His Late Dad’s Carbon Copy Watching from Afar — Story of the Day

March 04, 2022

Before His Death, Man Left Final Letter to His Beloved Daughter – His Ex Made It Public Later

April 16, 2022

Who Was Adreian Payne? Remembering the Life of the Late Basketball Star

May 10, 2022

Jerry Lewis Treated Adopted Daughter as His 'Real Child' & Called His Other Kids 'Inauthentic'

February 28, 2022

Mick Jagger Seduced His Kids' Nanny & Cheated with Her on His Wife Who Was in the Next Room

March 09, 2022

Patrick Swayze's Last Words Before He Slipped into a Coma

February 04, 2022

Girl Loses Father She Was Very Close To, Keeps Getting Letters from Him for 5 Years

April 28, 2022

Tom Hanks Said He ‘Couldn’t Be a Worse Father’ – He Was Afraid He ‘Cursed’ His Own Children amid Divorce

February 07, 2022

Patrick Swayze’s Wife Stayed by His Side & Held His Hand until His Death – She Still Feels His ‘Presence’

March 29, 2022

James Van Der Beek Witnessed His Wife’s 5 Miscarriages Before Welcoming 6th Child Into the Family

February 28, 2022

Michael Fishman Was a Doting Father to 4 Children before Losing His Beloved Son in 2020

January 27, 2022