Examining the Enigma That Is Lamar Odom

Throw Lamar Odom into the conversation and the following adjectives are likely to come up: versatile, multi-faceted, inconsistent, enigmatic ,and various other synonyms.

Throughout his nine-year career in the NBA, Lamar Odom has delighted and frustrated coaches, teammates, and fans with equal frequency.

At his best, Lamar Odom is a matchup nightmare, a player who can contribute in so many ways.

At his worst, well, he is an afterthought.

He is one of the few players who can play any position, one through five, and at 6'10", he has the speed and ball-handling of a point guard. His skill set encompasses the entire spectrum, prompting early comparisons to Magic Johnson.

When he was traded to the Lakers...

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