Lamar Odom

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Lamar Odom born?November 6, 1979
2. Where was Lamar Odom born?New York City, New York
3. What is the NBA debut?1999 with the Los Angeles Clippers
4. What is the NBA championships?2009, 2010 with the Los Angeles Lakers
5. Who is Lamar Odom?Lamar Odom is a former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and helped the Los Angeles Lakers win two championships.
6. What awards did Lamar Odom win in the NBA?He was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2011 and won two NBA titles with the Lakers in 2009 and 2010.

NBA All-Rookie Team: An honor given to the best first-year players in the National Basketball Association.
Restricted Free Agent: A player whose contract has expired but whose former team has the right to match any offer from another team.
FIBA World Championship: An international basketball competition for national teams, now known as the FIBA World Cup.