Lamar Odom honors Kobe Bryant and former Lakers teammates on the 16th anniversary of their championship victoryKobe Bryant and Lamar Odom (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Imagn Images)
Lamar Odom is a prominent figure in the storied history of the Los Angeles Lakers. During his seven seasons with the Lakers, Odom had the honour of playing alongside the iconic Kobe Bryant. It was 16 years ago that Odom achieved a significant milestone in his career by winning his first NBA championship with the Lakers, a moment that not only solidified his place in Lakers lore but also showcased his contributions to the team’s success.

Recently, Odom took to Instagram to pay a heartfelt tribute to Bryant and his former teammates as he commemorated the 16th anniversary of that championship victory.

“I was told it’s been 15 years since we got the championship 🏆, but it feels like 5🤯🫡🫡. This crew will forever be my brothas!!! Miss you Bean,” Odom wrote.

 

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In his emotional post, Odom shared an image of the legendary Lakers’ championship roster. He won back-to-back championships while playing for the Lakers in the 2009 and 2010 NBA seasons.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Matches Kobe Bryant In Remarkable Accomplishment

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins elite groupShai Gilgeous-Alexander (Photo By Alonzo Adams/Imagn Images)

 

The 2024-25 NBA season is approaching its conclusion, with the NBA Finals series featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers currently underway. OKC Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has delivered a stellar performance throughout the season, earning him his first NBA MVP award. Recently, during Game 5, he achieved another significant milestone in his career.

“Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Kobe Bryant, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history with 15 or more 30+ point games in a single postseason.” Via NBA on X (formerly Twitter).

Joining the legendary Kobe Bryant in this incredible achievement is truly a monumental milestone for any player. Bryant is widely regarded as one of the absolute best to ever grace the NBA. Meanwhile, the Thunder will square off in Game 6 of their thrilling NBA Finals series against the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Houston Texans star Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his illegal hit to Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the ensuing brawl between the teams in a lengthy statement on social media.  

Al-Shaair’s statement comes as his three-game suspension as a result of the incident has ended and he is slated to return to the field for the Texans on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

On December 1, an Al-Shaair hit to the head of a sliding and defenseless Lawrence caused chaos in Jacksonville. The defensive back needed to be restrained by several coaches and Lawrence has not played since taking the barbaric contact.

‘While so many jumped at the first opportunity to hop on the false narrative – that l’m a dirty player or bad person – the messages from all who stood by me were the only things keeping me mentally afloat during a time of isolation,’ Al-Shaair said on social media.

‘I’ve learned so much from this entire experience. Seeing myself on video – letting my emotions get the best of me to the point where I completely lost it – was an embarrassing and eye-opening moment for me.’

‘I’ve had to earn everything in my life. I never want to allow anyone to get me to a point where I jeopardize everything that I’ve worked all my life to obtain. That was not the way I want to represent myself or my family and I will continue to learn and grow from that moment.’

Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his hit to Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence
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Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his hit to Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence

The Texans defensive back was suspended for three games as a result of the hit to Lawrence
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The Texans defensive back was suspended for three games as a result of the hit to Lawrence

Al-Shaair said during his three-game ban, he met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and other league executives for the first time, taking issue with how he was characterized in the official announcement of his suspension.

The defender said he thought his character and integrity were ‘unjustifiably smeared’ in the release but the meeting with Goodell and others was ‘productive’ and gave him hope it would not happen again.

‘In that conversation – man-to-man – I owned and acknowledged that my actions following my ejection were careless and, in that moment, I didn’t think about the responsibility I have been blessed with to represent the shield,’ Al-Shaair continued.

‘I also stated that the letter, and specifically the language used in the letter, was equally as careless and conveyed that the context of the words used were not a reflection of my character, nor my career, as I have not been warned multiple times for my play on the field.’

Al-Shaair’s hit on Lawrence was not the only controversial incident he was involved in this season.

During the Texans’ game against the Bears in September, he punched Roschon Johnson, who wasn’t even in the game at the time of another sideline confrontation.

Al-Shaair ended his statement by saying his view is that everyone in the league office and on the field are on the same team to represent the NFL in the best nature possible, something he failed to do earlier this month.

‘Lastly, I’ll say that this world is full of negative people who can’t wait to tear you down, but if you move with love and compassion, the seeds of good you planted in others’ lives can grow into the very tree that shades you with comfort and compassion when you need it most,’ Al-Shaair concluded.

‘I am a man of God, I am a leader, a warrior and a lover. I am also a hell of a football player and I’m grateful to be back doing what I love.’