Lamar Odom on Kobe's Message From the Afterlife, Khloe Kardashian & Why the Lakers Are Losing
3/7/202653 min
Lamar Odom joins Mystic Zach on Episode 15 of Double Coverage for one of the most raw and fascinating interviews yet. Lamar opens up about his unforgettable dream about Kobe Bryant, what Kobe told him about the afterlife, winning championships with the Lakers, playing for Phil Jackson, the triangle offense, modern NBA culture, LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Shohei Ohtani, addiction, recovery, Khloé Kardashian, and his journey through sobriety.This episode dives deep into Lamar Odom’s basketball IQ, his time with Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers, his thoughts on today’s NBA, and the life lessons he’s learned through success, pain, loss, and survival.If you’re a fan of Kobe Bryant, Lamar Odom, Lakers history, NBA interviews, basketball podcasts, LeBron James, Phil Jackson, Khloé Kardashian, sobriety stories, and inspirational comeback stories, this is an episode you do not want to miss.Subscribe for more exclusive sports interviews, athlete stories, NBA talk, NFL talk, and viral moments from Double Coverage.CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro – Mystic Zach welcomes Lamar Odom0:50 Playing with Kobe Bryant and winning championships1:10 Phil Jackson, meditation, and the Lakers culture1:45 Lamar on playing at Staples Center at 192:38 Clippers struggles and wanting to play for the Lakers4:23 Being traded in the Shaq blockbuster deal5:53 Lamar Odom as a point forward before it was common8:24 Why Lamar says he had the best handle ever for a big man9:11 Victor Wembanyama, Steph Curry, and today’s NBA11:15 What made Phil Jackson so special13:05 Reality TV during an NBA season and winning Sixth Man of the Year16:17 Kobe Bryant’s mentality and chasing Michael Jordan18:53 Lamar’s real relationship with Kobe off the court21:18 Candy addiction, Pop-Tarts, and changing habits22:36 Addiction, recovery, and living day to day23:32 What Lamar watches at home – sports, documentaries, and learning24:37 Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers baseball, and inspiration26:24 Gambling in sports and whether leagues have control28:18 What’s wrong with the Lakers right now29:06 Luka Doncic, modern NBA softness, and defense31:18 Deandre Ayton, Lakers roster issues, and toughness32:25 Why Lamar still believes in the triangle offense35:02 LeBron James, longevity, and playing with Bronny37:44 Lamar explains his Kobe dream and “the afterlife” quote40:23 Lessons from Kobe’s death and living your best life42:05 Personal loss, family, and why Lamar wants to live to 10044:30 Surviving strokes, heart attacks, and a coma45:25 Medical miracles, faith, and second chances47:03 Khloé Kardashian, Netflix documentary, and regrets49:25 Marriage, fame, and real love51:03 35 days sober and Lamar’s next chapter52:37 Final message to the fans#LamarOdom #KobeBryant #Lakers #NBA #KhloeKardashian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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First 90 secondsLamar Odom· Guest0:00
I had a dream about Kobe. That's how you know it was a dream. We having a shooting contest, but Billy Crystal was hosting it. [laughs] So you know, I was, like you know I was, you know, I'm dreaming. You know what I'm saying?
Mystic Zack· Host0:09
Yeah.
Lamar Odom· Guest0:09
[laughs] And he looked back at me, he said, "Hello. The afterlife is not what people make it up to be."
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Mystic Zack· Host0:28
What's up, guys? Mystic Zack here. Welcome back to episode 15 of Double Coverage. Today, I'm joined by LA legend- Nah, nah, that's too much ... two-time champion- That's a fact ... former NBA Sixth Man of the Year- That's a fact ... my guy- What's up, bro? ... Mr. Lamar Odom.
Lamar Odom· Guest0:45
How are you- LO ... how you doing, bro?
Mystic Zack· Host0:46
What's good?
Lamar Odom· Guest0:47
I'm chilling, man.
Mystic Zack· Host0:48
LA legend's fair. I've, I've walked around with you in LA. Everyone recognizes you, pretty much.
Lamar Odom· Guest0:53
I don't know if that make you a legend.
Mystic Zack· Host0:54
You played with Kobe.
Lamar Odom· Guest0:55
I did play with Kobe.
Mystic Zack· Host0:56
You, you helped get him two championships, you know?
Lamar Odom· Guest0:59
Yeah, to the best of my ability.
Mystic Zack· Host1:00
Yeah.
Lamar Odom· Guest1:01
You know. I learned- Anyone who- I learned a lot from Duke, bro. Mm-hmm. Definitely learned a lot from Duke.
Mystic Zack· Host1:08
If you were in the trenches with Kobe, I think you're a legend. That's- I hear that.
Lamar Odom· Guest1:12
I get that. I get that ...
Mystic Zack· Host1:13
Phil Jackson, the whole nine yards.
Lamar Odom· Guest1:15
Yeah. Yeah, I got the whole zen in me.
Mystic Zack· Host1:18
Yeah.
Lamar Odom· Guest1:18
The whole lesson. I learned how to, um, manifest and meditate. Um, you know, if you got 12 or 15 young men