Who is Lamar Odom? Former NBA star arrested For DUI in Vegas; all about his career, net worth, struggles with drugs and alcohol

Lamar Odom, former NBA star, has been arrested in Las Vegas and booked for driving under the influence (DUI) after he was pulled over early Saturday morning (January 17, 2026), according to TMZ. The 46-year-old was booked with two traffic violations—driving more than 41+ miles per hour over the limit and improper lane change/failure to maintain lane, the outlet reported. Odom is set to appear in court in Nevada on March 17, 2026.

The former NBA star was apparently still in custody at the time of filing this report, and the incident was under investigation. This was not the first time that Odom was taken into custody for DUI, as he was arrested for a similar incident in 2013. He has a history of struggles with drugs and alcohol.

In August 2013, the California Highway Patrol pulled over Odom on the freeway in the San Fernando Valley, according to PEOPLE. He was allegedly driving below the speed limit in a “serpentine manner.” The CHP had stated back then that he showed “objective signs of intoxication.” He refused to take a chemical test at the jail.


In the same year, Odom had checked himself into a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center just one week after a DUI arrest in California, sources confirmed to PEOPLE. Two years later (2015), he nearly died of an overdose, and his wife, Khloé Kardashian, rushed to his side to nurse him to get him back on his feet. Their relationship ended not long after Odom relapsed in 2016.

Lamar Odom: Personal life, career, and net worth

Born on November 6, 1979, in South Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York. Odom did not have a great time growing up, as his mom died when he was 12 from colon cancer, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He was raised by his grandmother, Mildred.

Odom played for four teams across a 14-year NBA career. He was picked fourth overall in the 1999 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. In his rookie season, he averaged 16.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, earning All-Rookie First Team honors.

Odom was previously married to Khloé Kardashian. According to PEOPLE, he shared children Lamar Jr. and Destiny with ex Liza Morales with her. The former couple also welcomed son Jayden, who died at 6 months old in 2006 from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), the outlet reported.

Odom has a net worth of $20 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The former basketball player, who had a 14-season NBA career, earned approximately $115 million in salary before taxes and endorsements. Recently, Odom committed himself to sobriety and even offered help to others struggling with addiction, like Bam Margera, via several rehabilitation centers he owns, according to TMZ.