Lamar Odom’s Net Worth in 2024

Trigger Warning: The following article contains mentions of drug abuse. 

Lamar Odom, a former professional basketball player, had a remarkable career spanning 14 seasons in the NBA. He was born on November 6, 1979, in Jamaica, New York, and his parents are Joe Odom and Cathy Mercer.

After losing his mother to colon cancer when he was just 12 years old and with his father struggling with heroin addiction, Odom was raised by his maternal grandmother, Mildred Mercer.

Throughout his career, Odom displayed his exceptional skills while playing for various teams such as the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, and New York Knicks.

Despite facing a left shoulder injury during his initial season with the Lakers, he still managed to maintain an impressive average of 15.2 points per game.

Over the next three seasons, he displayed consistency, notably achieving back-to-back triple-doubles against the Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers.

During his career, Odom secured two NBA championships with the Lakers in 2009 and 2010 and received recognition as the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2011.

Playing primarily as a power forward or small forward, he was renowned for his versatility on the court, averaging 13.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game.

Lamar Odom's Net Worth in 2024 (estimate): $30 million

In 2024, Lamar Odom reportedly possesses a net worth of $30 million. He gained recognition in the basketball community for playing a crucial role in securing back-to-back NBA championships for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009 and 2010. 

Despite his tumultuous journey and troubled lifestyle off the NBA courts, the 43-year-old has shown recent improvement. 

Additionally, Odom briefly played for the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks, and although he signed with the New York Knicks towards the conclusion of the 2013-14 season, he never actually played for the team.

Lamar Odom’s Salary and Career Earnings

Lamar Odom made around $110 million in earnings during his time playing in the NBA. 

He started off with a 3-year contract worth $7.9 million, then signed on for another year at $3.6 million. After that, he scored a big contract with the Miami Heat, securing a whopping $65 million over 6 years in August 2003.

Despite a short stint with the Heat, he was subsequently traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, where he secured a 4-year, $33 million contract in 2009, marking his final assured income directly from the NBA.

Even though the average NBA player's career span was reported to be 4.8 years in 2011, Odom managed to stay in the league for over a decade, surpassing the norm.

However, the roughly $100 million he earned on the court didn't go directly to him, as it accounts for agent fees (capped at 4% by the National Basketball Players Association) and taxes.