Lamar Odom reflects on the Lakers championships, Riverside AAU domination, playing with Wade, & more

[@knuckleheadspodcastTPT]

00:00 : Intro 00:46 : Who Bust Yo' Ass? 01:49 : Growing up in Queens, NY 03:30 : Christ the King & Riverside AAU 06:23 : Developing his handles 07:41 : McDonald's Game and ABCD Camp 10:10 : Rhode Island 12:48 : 1999 NBA Draft 17:35 : Early Clippers Years 26:10 : Miami Heat 27:27 : Dwyane Wade 30:24 : Getting traded to the Lakers and playing with Kobe 32:44 : Becoming a 6th man 37:06 : Ron Artest on the Lakers 38:38 : Championship vs. the Celtics 44:44 : Winning 6th Man of the Year & Team USA 49:54 : Seeing more athletic forwards in the league 52:19 : Q&D Starting the Two Taps 54:16 : 2001 Rookie vs. Sophomore Game 55:41 : Van Wilder & Entourage 56:55 : NYC hooper who didn't make it to the league 58:39 : The Shammgod 59:46 : Rucker Park Blackout Game & 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop 1:02:19 : Dealing with addiction and the Odom Recovery Group 1:05:26 : Lamar's Starting Five 1:06:50 : Lamar's Big Purchase 1:08:05 : Start, Bench, Trade 1:08:42 : Lamar showing respect to Knuckleheads 1:10:05 : Outro

[@jimmybo0m]

i dont think people realize, these dudes were one of the very 1st athletes with a successful podcast. they really opened up a whole lane and i hope they get their flowers 🙏🏿

[@TrueKnowledge15]

Nah.. it started off with Matt Barnes and Jack

[@Shemzinho]

@@TrueKnowledge15no it didn’t

[@joebenson528]

@@TrueKnowledge15 No, those race hustling 🤡 came after Pat McAfee.

[@Gahr20]

@@TrueKnowledge15they were before Matt and Stak .

[@natronsf]

It really started with JJ Reddick

[@Kentelligent24]

It's great to see Lamar healthy, smiling, and enjoying life.

[@StullaKingKuul]

He not his best self glad to see him alive and well though

[@MickFurious931]

@@StullaKingKuulany day above ground is a best day for anyone fam!

[@davidday2373]

And seeing all three Legends together again... truly the Clippers origin story.

[@cedwilliams7989]

I love how this podcast focused strictly on his hoop career, seen other podcast that asked him more about his personal life. This is why this one of the best bball podcast

[@brettthomas6327]

1000% agree

[@DiezelFuel08]

They keep it all ball. None of that Vlad shit

[@TheRealMisterChopShop]

Facts I don’t like it when people try to ask about his past doing drugs or Khloé Kardashian I like strictly basketball personal stuff ain’t for us to air out

[@cedwilliams7989]

@@TheRealMisterChopShop LO is so real and transparent, the other shows tend to take advantage of it to get the clicks. He willingly brought up some stuff on this podcast but Q and D didn't even feed into it and changed the subject

[@artyclay9874]

As it should be.

[@scandelez]

FINALLY! Should’ve been one of the first episodes!

[@SameSpitDifferentFacePodcast]

Damn he Grateful 🤦🏿‍♂️.

[@donniegooden6165]

Right 😂one of my favorite

[@donniegooden6165]

Damm about time

[@younglove3362]

He wasn't healthy.

[@silgreen]

They should’ve had a full 00-02 Clippers reunion

[@Yxngza_]

Lamar Odom one of the most underrated talents ever.

[@jaranameer2882]

🎯💯

[@jessewashington686]

Word bro! That dude was talented bro

[@jaylebron777]

For real.. I remember watching his Rhode Island games. People don't know how truly skilled he was for a big.

[@hmmok5791]

Real talk Lamar could do it all at a high level

[@ChrisLimShow]

As a Laker fan and SoCal native who’s in his 40s now, this episode is iconic.

[@davidday2373]

No offense, but Fcuk the Lakers. Odom is one of ours.

[@PTO_Finesse]

Man it feels good to see LO doing much better, giving insight on all the years in the league. Fire pod fam, y’all always deliver

[@borism8936]

How you all have only 9 thousand subscribers baffles me..this my fav podcast on the net

[@ctlr-ctv8558]

Great to see LO smiling!!

[@pinbarbecue1100]

2k needs to add the early 00' Clippers in the game because they was fun to watch back then!!! L.O, Q.Richardson, D.Miles, Elton Brand, Corey Maggette, etc

[@seansimms6693]

Love that squad

[@pinbarbecue1100]

@@seansimms6693 FR!!! Fun team to watch back in the days

[@the-general_]

The 09 Magic too!

[@pinbarbecue1100]

@thegeneral9706 fr!!! Forgot about that team. They was nasty with D-12 in the middle

[@g..._anthony27]

​@@the-general_mannn nobody asked

[@Ryan-mx3rx]

I love the way D. Miles speaks

[@clutchcity25]

Waited on this for literally years, finally got it and it didn't disappoint. A Top 5 Knuckleheads pod.

[@joina9184]

Lamar humble soul..most underated baller... 1v1 with the game of life now ..please win...

[@shatteewagon007]

Odom in today's NBA would be 🔥

[@TARIELHIMSELF]

Easily averaging Damn near a triple double 💯💯

[@jamaalcarter909]

​@@TARIELHIMSELF facts he would kill in this era

[@brettthomas6327]

I could see him avg 21, 8 and 9

[@dead3yeDino]

Nahh fr

[@derrickbaker759]

Im part of that era at Riverside after Odom.I played at Mt st Michaels and Riverside .Those years from 96 to 04 was crazy for hs aau ball for us in NYC.... people really dont understand unless they were there....Class 1998 -2002.....Rip to Joe Gluss....Bx 12

[@silewis9396]

You see anyone who played D1 or in the league? Would love to hear some stories on who was the nicest

[@cv1368]

Factz… shout derm, Kenny P, coach banner…Ernie lorch was a pedophile …. Riverside and gauchos were the top dawgs in the city for that era

[@dwaynerhodes6423]

Great conversation!!!!

[@TheLongMile32]

Yo YOO YOOOO..WE LIVEEE ON LOCATIONNN! Finally the Big 3 gets together need to do a Clipper reunion episode and get Maggete n Brand with yall. Glad to see Lamar doing great man despite everything after his career. He was on some special special teams with Wade's HEAT AND Kobe's Lakers where he was a big part of the success there. Great episode! My fav pod keeps the heat coming! #DoubleTap 🌳🔥🌬😎

[@richardrojas6306]

I appreciate that NO dirt was thrown out at LO from the Q & D. Thank you guys. That's so dope. Keep it real and keep Trash out of the Podcast. God Bless You, LO. A Real OG.

[@AshtonAndrews89]

I know that's right the drink champs interview made me sick how they treated Lamar.

[@ryangillum115]

CANDY MAN!!!! 🍬 🍭 One of My Favorite Lakers Of All-Time!! Thanks for many great years, Back To Back Titles. Love You L.O.!!!

[@UppingDowners]

Yoooo I forgot about that he would always be eating candy 🍭 😂😂😂

[@kcjones713]

Aka the goods

[@davidday2373]

The young Clippers of 20 years ago changed everything.

[@Nofunleaguesportschannel]

Lamar the best player in rhode island rams history 💯🤌🤘

[@davidday2373]

My dude. ✊️

[@master-kq3nw]

He was good in clippers remember that team young players

[@RedRibbonArmy10]

thanks for bringing our guy on the show, once a Lakers always a Lakers.

[@sejiroagosa]

Lamar Was A Special Talent, Loved Him As A Player And As A Lake Fan….What He Did For The Lakers, Was MAJOR!…Will Forever Appreciate Him, His Talent And Him Sharing His Story And Keeping It 100

[@calstatela]

Yes!!! My favorite player of all time. Lamar Odom!! The reason why I’m proud to be a lefty. Let’s go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@allthingsbasketballpodcast]

such a unique player ahead of his time. i cant imagine how fun he would be to watch with more possessions, freedom and spacing in today's game. i was a huge fan of him as a long time laker fan

[@isaacj427]

@@allthingsbasketballpodcasttrue his game would translate so well in todays game. Playing a PG in todays NBA 😅

[@foreverflylove]

He's so underrated, his ceiling was much higher than most but he never reached his max potential

[@allthingsbasketballpodcast]

@@isaacj427 seriously!! props to him for putting individual things aside and being such an x factor on those championship teams

[@UppingDowners]

I got a clippers jersey of him he really was a clutch and dependable role player for every team he played for 🎉❤

[@ifalekeoritegunse8463]

As a fellow Jamaica Queens Native, I followed Odom from the Day at Rhode Island throughout his career. Dude had Madd Game yo! Although he had his issues as we all make bad choices, we live and learn and move forward. Big Ups to Lamar!

[@heavybrandpodcast]

This episode was straight 🔥

[@mca217]

That story about Krause is wild!

[@dominicrigsby8547]

I agree.

[@kennygeorge9342]

Darius still looks at lamar like he his big brother . Thats love

[@ItzJustJP]

Loving this pod! Lamar was a baller!

[@williamportwine7051]

I am happy to see LO healthy and doing well. I have a great amount of respect for the young fella. I used to always see him with a group of kids on Jamaica Ave shopping when he came home. Respect!

[@b.o.1951]

LO!!! One of my favorite players and people ever. The man was a super star talent that unselfishly took a back seat to team up with Kobe and win. Salute much love and good to see this man looking healthy and happy.

[@vharris5503]

This might be one of my top 3 favorite knucklehead episodes cuz this feels like one of the convos you have with your boys on the ride home after y'all just played

[@trevorbokon4714]

This one was another banger. Id love to see Luol Deng get on here! Dude had an awesome college and pro career. Now he’s help building up the basketball leagues in Africa. Would be a good listen 🙏🏻

[@Mo0KiEBoY]

LO is a legend in LA. Always will have love for him

[@phamawa]

!!!! Loved this guy's game, loved the way he could pass and all around skill. Julius Randle should study some Odom tape from the Lakers days.

[@dorseyscott2114]

Randle does not have the handle, passing vision or finesse to duplicate Odoms game

[@phamawa]

I agree, I'm just saying he needs to get a better handle (solid for a 4 man already) and work on passing and vision

[@adamrideout6715]

Maaaan I just love their chemistry! I loved them so much in the early 00s so to see them sit back and talk ish is amazing!

[@NateTheApollo]

Laker Nation loves Lamar. Glad to see him doin well. 🙏🏽

[@LJE3]

Yall know we have been waiting for this.

[@contentplug8182]

HES DOING ALOT BETTER NOW. REALLY HAPPY TO SEE. LFG LAMAR.

[@EusebioBermea]

I was rockin this squad back in the 2000’s, when everybody was a Lakers fan. I couldn’t find their jerseys nowhere, so I was having to order personalized jerseys with their names and numbers on em ha ha

[@Doknot-tb9ey]

Its about time they got Lamar on the podcast. Nice to see the three former Clippers teammates together for the podcast and they gotta get Elton Brand.

[@JohnTurri]

Loved this episode! So awesome to see y’all having a great time.

[@mainygnac]

only thing that couldve made this classic conversation better...was another hour

[@TSA1D1]

Clippers,Kings,Twolves,and mavericks was fun to watch bk then

[@JohnnyJDaMonsta]

Lamar is a solid dude....I remember running into Lamar on the 91 freeway in Cali off Beach Blved. We were stuck in traffic, and he was driving a Mercedes Benz. He was a Clippers then i believe. Anyway I yelled out to him and said, "Yo You have a nice car! He was like thanks Man! I told him you need to be Laker. He said some day bra thats my dream. I told him keep grinding and be ready. He said no doubt fam appreciate the support. He yelled out Do you know anyone who got Weed? 🤦‍♂️i was like Bro really? LoL!! Car to car I Throw him a gram sack😂 to him. Wish my guy the best .

[@lvrdfilsito3464]

Queens Get The Money. South Sides Finest. Love forever L.O.

[@MentalStillness]

Another great interview. I honestly expected more from Lamar. He was amazing from day one but I'm still glad he won rings and now he's back in his right mind mentally and physically.

[@leonrobinson7324]

Those Clippers jersey's was 🔥 🔥!! I had the D. Miles jersey in college with the red,white, & blue headband.

[@freshrich736]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@erikjansen8597]

I remember that Alley oop. That was freaking amazing

[@charlesstokes1967]

This was a great one

[@scandelez]

That Nike commercial was definitely iconic lol. Shout out to scary movie 2

[@skirunners]

Listen in from Korea~ Love your show QRich n Dmiles~ LO ~~~ Man... Finally. Love the lefty. Doing everything. Really everything.

[@jonathanmendez4515]

it is good to is LO happy

[@seansimms6693]

Man, these 3 guys right there…put the Clippers on the map back in the day.

[@AnthonySmith-rs4me]

I don watched KG episode for the 11th time!!! Being from the Chi its all LOVE. #114TH WALLACE BOY

[@georgeseinfeld4150]

Love Odom Lakers years, Kobe loved him. Great interview

[@Dudesaidthat]

I wanted to hear him talk about that battle between him and tmac at the abcd camp

[@youngyogin17]

My favorite episode! Love from Chicago bro! Good stuff Lamar Odom 🔥

[@alphonsorhodes8689]

Enjoyed the positive laid back energy coming from these brothers 🏀

[@tezplayedwhat]

Big LO!!! Great to see him UP spirits!!! One of my favorite lefties as a fan of the game. Nothing he couldn't do on the court!

[@PushinP911]

I can feel he’s on that booga suga ❄️⛷️

[@billyharney]

Yes sir. 😂😂😂

[@KTV_Studios]

Lamar looking so much better cuh that's dope man he back

[@MrLawrenceflowers]

L.O must be D.Miles favorite person in the world lol never seen him so genuinely invested and interested in what a guest had to say 😭

[@dboy864]

Unc looking healthy, hope he stay that way

[@PastorFunK]

Much respect to LO! Got to meet him in LA some years ago and he was super cool. Glad to see him doing well! 🏆🔥🙏🏾

[@marrg7088]

Loved this interview 🖤💯

[@Rich2smoove]

I love hearing about old hoop stories man

[@foreverflylove]

Fire interview, Odom a chill dude

[@LakeShowtime]

You need to get Pau or Ariza. Great episode though. Always nice seeing Lamar doing great right now. Keep it going guys.

[@c.thompson7613]

They had Ariza already

[@g..._anthony27]

​@@c.thompson7613right

[@flackojodye2534]

Startin off my mornin right 👌🏾🥂

[@sandeshmathew]

Great interview! Love you LO

[@jsimmons834]

Great guest. So many on this podcast and others have spoke on Odom's talent and as a teammate. Gotta respect that. I would've loved to see the Heat get Lamar early in his career. Knowing Odom's style off the court, its interesting he said he didn't have anyone to learn from and admitted he missed his opportunities in part cuz' of that. I also love them talking about D Wade. I got his jersey on my wall today.

[@darwinfranklin9238]

Great show fellas. Asking the tough questions I respect that even thou you guys are boys.💪

[@edmundgil6008]

Loved this episode! 🧡🏀🧡

[@melgrimes9586]

I love to hear his experiences growing up as a ball player, because when i was still young enough to ball and get out there , He was one of the best players in the country, and when you hear about what he was doing, you know you had to put in a whole lot of work to ball with him or against him ... I loved it, because that generation of ballers was a real tuff crowd

[@antoniodiaz9059]

Love Lo! Chilliest hooper ever with an amazing story of success! Lakers 4 life!

[@daymaker4450]

Great episode

[@danielanglero3408]

Love this show #1 for Me!

[@WillWigg]

Great interview.

[@jaylebron777]

I remember that SLAM cover.. man.. time flies. I had a subscription back in the day

[@dsmooth9702]

Y'all need to get Van-excel and spreewell on here. I've never heard or seen them do interviews via a podcast or something

[@freshrich736]

Van - Excel was on here already !!!!!

[@dsmooth9702]

@@freshrich736 my bad, we need Sprewell then lol

[@chrisisslick]

*van exel

[@scrilluchiano4789]

Best basketball podcast 💯

[@PTO_Finesse]

This gon be a good one

[@kendrickbell8525]

Good to see brother lamar in good health and spirits.💯🙏🏼

[@DavidMckinney-r2d]

He played With Preston Murphy at Rhode Island. Preston from Saginaw, MI

[@chikowashere]

Dude might be the greatest High School player of all time. I was done with Stephen A back when he called LaMar a crackhead.

[@sinniballamore3316]

First I want to say love and respect to Q and D Miles watched y'all since day 1 ball and the pod keep doing it.very happy to see LO healthy and back too 100, that's strength Fam and blessings watching you from R.I til now......Sun you're an inspiration pass ball never stop being you.

[@sm44july]

Such a dope convo, Q and DMiles really dope with riding that line of interviewer/friend, because they talk about what people want to hear but they his rooks so they treat him with respect and aren't pushy to hear the drug stories from LO. But LO felt comfortable to talk about it, then they talked about paying it forward, and moved on. 10/10 podcasting in a humane way.

[@dalcow1101]

Lamar looking healthy !! Humble soul

[@cognitivedisability9864]

​@@davidmcTurdi get like that from smoking sometimes, or drinking doesnt have to be coke. He def seemed like he wanted more to drink playing and looking at the cup like that 😂

[@FlyYoungIntellectualMedia]

Beautiful Episode. L.O. is a cool dude

[@BarnardFleurima]

this was a great show

[@marcanthony00]

My favorite player of all time LO. Killer lefty. Nba champion! Kobe’s pippen.

[@TheAverageSome1]

This ep is has me cheesing. All this Laker talk brings back memories, nba 2k needs to put some respect on those lakers teams. 3 trips to finals is special.

[@LawDog88]

That Nike Commerical tho….🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@EusebioBermea]

He said, Stromile Swift!!! Lol

[@jarvaroushill2714]

Pat Riley probably liked Lamar so much because he reminded him of Magic or he was sorta from that mold.

[@TeamJordan215]

A good jawn,... Raheem was nice, played in Nike Cup Classic in Ohio 98 saw him and Michael Redd go back and forth in the chip game, Scorelord. L.O. a bul on the east coast🤞🏽💪🏾💪🏾