Lamar Odom has been criticized time and time again for his inconsistent play for the Los Angeles Lakers, but now a 2-time NBA champion Lamar Odom has arrived as a premier player.
Odom is the epitome of basketball versatility. At 6’10” tall, Lamar has great quickness and dribbling ability, hardly found in a man of his height and size.
Lamar can also shoot from the perimeter, and drive to the basket like a slashing shooting guard.
Odom needed to play well for the Lakers to be a championship contender each June. His play has elevated greatly since his trade from Miami to LA. He was involved in the same trade that brought Shaq to Miami.
Odom matured as a player, and he finally showed his great talents in the 2009 NBA Finals, where the Orlando Magic had no one to guard him. He torched the Magic every game, and the Lakers were crowned champs in only 5 games.
Odom continued to improve as the Lakers made the NBA Finals for a third consecutive time again this past year. They beat the Celtics in 7 games, for back to back titles.
Lamar Odom is the most valuable Lakers player, and when he plays well, they are almost unbeatable.
