Lamar Odom says cocaine use was common for him during NBA years
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Former NBA star Lamar Odom acknowledged that he regularly used cocaine while he was still an active player, saying he enjoyed “some great cocaine summers” during his professional career.
Odom’s comments were made public on Feb. 26. He stated that hard-drug consumption was part of his routine in multiple off-seasons, though he did not detail specific years or teams involved. No league or team response was immediately available.
Odom did not mention whether his drug use ever resulted in suspensions or fines, and he gave no indication of facing disciplinary action at the time. His remarks shed new light on the personal struggles he dealt with while competing at basketball’s highest level.
Source: New York Post
