Happy birthday! Lamar Odom turns 45 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on November 6, 2024

The iconic and legendary basketball player turns 45 on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.

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NBA star Lamar Odom is celebrating his 45th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed basketball players of his generation.

Popular basketball player Lamar Odom has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 45th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Odom, a cultural icon

Born Lamar Joseph Odom in Queens on November 6, 1979, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Odom's not just a great basketball player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Lamar hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Lamar Odom as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 45.

Happy Birthday, Lamar, you're the best!