Former Las Angeles Laker and two-time NBA champion Lamar Odom claimed his former management had locked him out of his social media accounts. Lamar Odom, who played in the NBA from 1999 through 2013, made a shocking allegation against his former management team. This bizarre hijacking follows Lamar Odom’s switch to a new management team after numerous issues with his previous team. TMZ reported that Odom claims that the reason for locking him out of his accounts was dissatisfaction with the switch by the previous firm’s management. However, the primary concern for Odom stems from the lucrative endorsement deals he now loses out on due to his inability to access his accounts.
Lamar Odom’s success on the basketball court makes him a successful brand ambassador for numerous companies. Often, these companies require a social media post as part of the brand deal. As a result, the former player reportedly loses around 8,000 dollars per post. Given the number of endorsements, Odom is a part of the former Sixth Man of the Year and could potentially miss out on over one hundred thousand dollars.
As NBA fans are undoubtedly aware, this is not the first time the former Kobe Bryant teammate has alleged mishandling his social media. Two years ago, Odom alleged that his ex-girlfriend, Sabrina Parr, acted similarly. Following this allegation, a brief feud started between the two.
A Life of Hardships for Lamar Odom
Lamar Odom faced numerous difficulties throughout his life. Many recall his battles with drugs and alcohol. Odom battled addiction following his NBA career. This culminated in a hospitalization following a cocaine binge. He took his recovery seriously and worked hard toward overcoming addiction.
Lamar Odom faced many hardships both on and off the basketball court. However, the former Laker worked towards improvement, never allowing the difficulties to overwhelm him. Whether that be opponents, injuries, or substance abuse, it is for this reason that despite this latest financial setback, it will not stop him. It remains to be seen how this issue will resolve, but it seems likely Lamar Odom will continue to persevere.
Ryan Fields
