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Jan. 5, 2011; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom (left) talks with guard Kobe Bryant against the Phoenix Suns at the US Airways Center. The Lakers defeated the Suns 99-95. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Jan. 5, 2011; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom (left) talks with guard Kobe Bryant against the Phoenix Suns at the US Airways Center. The Lakers defeated the Suns 99-95. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Former Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Las Vegas over the weekend. He was pulled over on Saturday on Interstate 15 near the Harry Reid International Airport. He could face charges of DUI, excessive speed, and failure to properly maintain lanes, according to Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Shawn Haggstrom. However, recent reports on TMZ Sports suggest intricate details about the police findings following Saturday’s arrest.
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The cops revealed that there was an “overwhelming odor of Marijuana emanating from the vehicle” once they pulled over Odom’s black SUV. As per the cops, his car zoomed past the police vehicle, registering 106 MPH. He also changed lanes without signaling and drove extremely recklessly.
During the interaction with the cops, Odom revealed something extremely shocking. He was asked if he ever had a brain injury before running the field sobriety tests, to which Odom replied: “had 12 strokes and six heart attacks and that he was poisoned at a brothel in Pahrump.” Later, upon asking the same question again, the 46-year-old said, “No.”
Coming to the tests, the cops stated that he failed most of them, starting from finger-to-nose, walk-and-turn, one-leg stand exercises, and modified Romberg balance. According to the report, he lost balance, looked extremely disoriented, missed heel-to-toe, and kept swaying.
He also had bloodshot, watery eyes, and amid all of these tests, he denied drinking alcohol or taking narcotics before his arrest.
Odom was taken to the Clark County Detention Center, where a medical professional drew blood from him for testing, but as of writing, the reports found from his tests have not been published on the internet. It has been a big fall from grace for one of the best role players in league history.
Lamar Odom was a superstar in LA
Lamar Odom played for the Los Angeles Lakers for 7 years from 2004 to 2011, during which he played alongside the great Kobe Bryant. He came from the Miami Heat during a transitional period for the Lakers after their iconic three-peat era in the infamous Shaquille O’Neal trade.
Not only did he embrace the challenge, but he immediately made the Purple and Gold better, guiding them to two consecutive Championships in 2009 and 2010. He also had a solid 2010-11 season, where he won the prestigious Sixth Man of the Year award.

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LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 20: (R-L) Lamar Odom #7 and Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrate on the court as they stand next to teammate Ron Artest #15 while taking on the New Orleans Hornets in Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs on April 20, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Despite all the accolades, playing with Bryant was something that he highly cherished during the best time of his NBA career. He highlighted the pressure that comes with it. He stated that the 18-time All-Star always kept his teammates on their toes and asked them to adapt and improve their game every season.
“It was intense. But he was so prepared and prepared to be great that when you walked in, in an area, you know, to play basketball, even though he was your teammate, you had a chance to at least compete in that game if you’re able to follow the energy that he was giving off before going into battle. It was a blessing to be involved with that,” Odom said about his experience of playing with Kobe Bryant in last month’s podcast appearance with Ian Bick.
There, Odom also revealed he struggles with addiction. Despite seemingly getting back on track, this latest arrest paints a bad picture for the 46-year-old.

