Lamar Odom claims his near-fatal overdose may have been an attempt on his life

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom has made a chilling new claim about his 2015 overdose, suggesting the incident that nearly killed him may not have been accidental.

Speaking ahead of his upcoming documentary Untold: The Life and Death of Lamar Odom, set to release on March 31 on Netflix, the two-time NBA champion said he now believes there may have been foul play involved.

‘I considered it as a hit’

Odom said he did not knowingly take cocaine on the day of the overdose, despite later testing positive, raising questions for him about what really happened.

“I didn’t take cocaine that night… and you tested for it,” he said, adding, “I considered it as a hit.”

He suggested someone may have taken advantage of his struggles at the time.

“I think someone knew I had a weakness when it came to drugs and women, and thought that’d probably be the best time to take me out,” he said.

A ‘walking miracle’

Odom detailed the severity of the incident, revealing he suffered 12 strokes and six heart attacks during the ordeal.

“All my doctors say I’m a walking miracle,” he said, crediting his survival to faith and a renewed sense of purpose.

The former NBA forward said the experience continues to shape how he sees his life and platform today.

Kobe Bryant’s lasting impact

Odom also reflected on his bond with late Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant, whose death in 2020 left a lasting impact on him.

“When he passed away, it felt like the world started spinning the opposite way,” he said, describing the loss as deeply personal and widely felt.

He added that Bryant’s mindset and discipline continue to influence him beyond basketball.

From survival to awareness

Now in recovery, Odom said he is using his story to raise awareness about addiction, describing it as a “brain disease” that affects not just individuals but entire families.

He emphasised the importance of being present and living with intention, saying his survival has given him a renewed sense of responsibility.

The documentary is expected to explore Odom’s rise in the NBA, his personal struggles and his path to recovery.