Five Things You Didn't Know About ...
Los Angeles Lakers Forward Lamar Odom


>> Raised by his grandmother when his mother passed away when he was 12 and wears number 7 because it was his grandmother's favorite number.

>> Started the record label "Rich Soil" in July 2005.

>> Hosted the first-ever Lincoln Park Music Jam in his hometown of Queens, N.Y.

>> Interested in pursuing a broadcasting career after his playing days are over.

>> Enjoys traveling in the off-season and lists France as his favorite destination.

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