EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 1H 13M
Lamar Odom: How I Survived Addiction
from Locked In with Ian Bick · host Ian Bick
NBA champion Lamar Odom joins the show to reflect on his life story — from growing up in South Jamaica, Queens and becoming a top NBA draft pick, to winning championships with Kobe Bryant on the Lakers, navigating fame, addiction, and the pressures that came with his rise. Lamar opens up about the challenges he faced during the height of his career, his marriage to Khloé Kardashian, the 2015 incident in Nevada that nearly cost him his life, the strokes and medical aftermath he fought through, and how an ibogaine treatment helped him rebuild and reconnect with himself. We discuss childhood trauma, the start of addiction, the intensity of NBA life, loss, recovery, rebuilding relationships, and what he hopes others can take from his journey. This episode highlights Lamar’s rise, fall, and comeback — a story of resilience, survival, and growth that continues to inspire people around the world. _____________________________________________ #LamarOdom #NBAStories #LakersNation #KobeBryantEra #AddictionRecovery #RedemptionStory #CelebrityInterview #lockedinpodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with Lamar Odom: https://www.instagram.com/lamarodom/ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Lamar Odom on Health, Fame & Surviving Rock Bottom 00:54 Growing Up Without a Father: Childhood, Family & Adversity 03:54 Fatherless Upbringing and the Impact on Identity 05:56 Basketball as an Escape and Early Passion for Sports 08:50 High School Years: Shyness, Loss & NBA Dreams 13:13 College Basketball, Pressure & Early Exposure 17:45 Growing Up in Queens: Friends, Streets & Staying Focused 18:49 NBA Draft Night, LA Clippers & Rookie Year Reality 23:19 Early NBA Money Mistakes & Adjusting to Life in Los Angeles 27:07 Miami to Lakers: Playing Alongside Kobe Bryant 30:01 NBA Championships, Sacrifice & Life Off the Court 32:36 Addiction, Family Tragedy & Coping with Pain 36:16 Marriage to Khloé Kardashian & Reality TV Fame 41:52 The End of the NBA Career & Personal Regrets 44:00 First Use & the Beginning of Addiction 47:00 Rehab, Recovery Attempts & Ibogaine Therapy 50:00 The Vegas Incident, Overdose & Fighting to Survive 56:00 Recovery, Public Scrutiny & Second Chances 01:00:01 Life After Kardashian & Rebuilding After 2015 01:03:43 Lessons Learned, Motivation & Helping Others 01:06:03 Fatherhood, Growth & Lamar Odom’s Final Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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NBA champion Lamar Odom joins the show to reflect on his life story — from growing up in South Jamaica, Queens and becoming a top NBA draft pick, to winning championships with Kobe Bryant on the Lakers, navigating fame, addiction, and the pressures that came with his rise. Lamar opens up about the challenges he faced during the height of his career, his marriage to Khloé Kardashian, the 2015 incident in Nevada that nearly cost him his life, the strokes and medical aftermath he fought through, and how an ibogaine treatment helped him rebuild and reconnect with himself. We discuss childhood trauma, the start of addiction, the intensity of NBA life, loss, recovery, rebuilding relationships, and what he hopes others can take from his journey. This episode highlights Lamar’s rise, fall, and comeback — a story of resilience, survival, and growth that continues to inspire people around the world. _____________________________________________ #LamarOdom #NBAStories #LakersNation #KobeBryantEra #AddictionRecovery #RedemptionStory #CelebrityInterview #lockedinpodcast _____________________________________________ Connect with Lamar Odom: https://www.instagram.com/lamarodom/ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Lamar Odom on Health, Fame & Surviving Rock Bottom 00:54 Growing Up Without a Father: Childhood, Family & Adversity 03:54 Fatherless Upbringing and the Impact on Identity 05:56 Basketball as an Escape and Early Passion for Sports 08:50 High School Years: Shyness, Loss & NBA Dreams 13:13 College Basketball, Pressure & Early Exposure 17:45 Growing Up in Queens: Friends, Streets & Staying Focused 18:49 NBA Draft Night, LA Clippers & Rookie Year Reality 23:19 Early NBA Money Mistakes & Adjusting to Life in Los Angeles 27:07 Miami to Lakers: Playing Alongside Kobe Bryant 30:01 NBA Championships, Sacrifice & Life Off the Court 32:36 Addiction, Family Tragedy & Coping with Pain 36:16 Marriage to Khloé Kardashian & Reality TV Fame 41:52 The End of the NBA Career & Personal Regrets 44:00 First Use & the Beginning of Addiction 47:00 Rehab, Recovery Attempts & Ibogaine Therapy 50:00 The Vegas Incident, Overdose & Fighting to Survive 56:00 Recovery, Public Scrutiny & Second Chances 01:00:01 Life After Kardashian & Rebuilding After 2015 01:03:43 Lessons Learned, Motivation & Helping Others 01:06:03 Fatherhood, Growth & Lamar Odom’s Final Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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