Netflix's latest 'Untold' docuseries, 'The Death & Life of Lamar Odom,' delves into the former NBA star's dramatic life, including his addiction struggles and his marriage to Khloé Kardashian. The series features candid interviews with Odom, Kardashian, and those closest to them, shedding light on the lies, enabling, and media frenzy surrounding his near-fatal overdose in October 2015.
Odom and Kardashian met in 2009 at a party hosted by NBA player Ron Artest. They married just 30 days later, a whirlwind romance that Kardashian admits was out of character. She described Odom as charismatic, fun, and vulnerable, and revealed he was her first love, which she used to rationalise his behaviour. Odom admitted he was drawn to the Kardashian lifestyle, calling it a 'power trip.'
The docuseries also explores Odom's drug use, which escalated after a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers. Kardashian disclosed that she once punched Odom after he used drugs again following his overdose. She also realised he was exaggerating symptoms to get her help. The series highlights the couple's reality show 'Khloé & Lamar,' which Odom championed as a way to extend his fame beyond basketball.
Odom's children from a previous relationship were not present at the wedding, as his ex-partner Liza Morales did not allow them to attend. His son LJ said he never even met Kardashian before the wedding, and his daughter Destiny recalled not wanting to be a 'show pony.' The series paints a complex picture of survival, media pressure, and personal redemption.
