Lamar Odom’s Powerful Rise Began in Rhode Island

Lamar Odom is the center of the latest documentary to hit Netflix. Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom follows the success and struggle of the former basketball star.

You may remember his days playing with the L.A. Lakers or his relationship with Khloe Kardashian, but did you also know he has roots in Rhode Island?

Lamar Odom’s Time at URI

The former Laker is also a former Ram, having played for the University of Rhode Island from 1998 to 1999. Though Odom played just one season for URI, he made his presence known.

A Dominant Season in Rhode Island

He was selected for the First-Team All-Atlantic 10, Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year and the Atlantic 10 Tournament MVP.

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Everyone quickly knew his name and was in awe of what No. 5 could do on the court. He averaged 17.6 points per game and led the team to the conference championship.

His success didn't stop after URI. With a standout college season under his belt, he entered the NBA draft, where his success continued.

From URI to the NBA

Lamar Odom was drafted fourth in the first round, named to the All-Rookie First Team and won two NBA championships with the Lakers and was the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2011.

The Netflix Documentary Spotlight

His life took a drastic turn over the past decade or so. He suffered 12 strokes, six heart attacks and was in a coma for three days. You can watch the former URI basketball standout talk about his struggles and recovery in the documentary.

Watch the Trailer for Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom

5 Iconic Photos of Lamar Odom at University of Rhode Island

Explore a captivating photo gallery of Lamar Odom’s standout years at the University of Rhode Island. Relive his rise to basketball stardom through rare images showcasing his talent, dominance, and unforgettable moments with URI basketball.

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10 Cities That Need An NBA Team

There have been rumors swirling for years that the NBA is looking to expand. The last time the league expanded, is when it added the Charlotte Bobcats back in 2004.

Now, as we often do every offseason, we're wondering where the NBA would add a team if it were to expand? Would it be a brand new market? Add an additional team to a large market? Or bring a team back to an old market?

Let's look at the most likely possibilities, and cities that deserve an NBA team!

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Look Inside the $6 Million-Dollar Mattapoisett Home That Will Be the Setting for Netflix Show

Netflix’s limited series “The Perfect Couple,” starring Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Meghann Fahy , and Dakota Fanning, was set to film at this Mattapoisett estate before the SAG-AFTRA strike put a halt to production. The series is slated for on Netflix this summer, so will production head back to the SouthCoast? In the meantime, let's take a tour of this stunning spot.

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