Lamar Odom Reflects on Tense Reunion with Ex-Wife Khloé Kardashian

The former NBA star spoke about the 2025 meeting that was captured on 'The Kardashians' reality show.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:39pm

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An extreme close-up of shattered glass and glittering shards, captured in dramatic high-contrast studio lighting to create a conceptual, high-fashion aesthetic representing the fragmented nature of Lamar Odom and Khloé Kardashian's relationship.The shattered remnants of a once-glamorous celebrity relationship, reflecting the lasting impact of addiction and personal struggles.Winston-Salem Today

More than a year after his tense reunion with ex-wife Khloé Kardashian that was featured on the reality series "The Kardashians," former NBA star Lamar Odom reflected on the moment, saying it "wasn't really good for me." Odom and Kardashian reunited at the home of Kardashian's best friend, Malika Haqq, with Kardashian observing that Odom looked "visually uncomfortable" and "nervous." Their relationship is again in the spotlight with the release of the Netflix documentary "Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom," which traces Odom's journey to a 14-year NBA career and two championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, as well as his struggles with addiction that nearly took his life.

Why it matters

Odom and Kardashian's relationship has been a topic of public interest for years, with their tumultuous marriage and divorce garnering significant media attention. This latest reunion and Odom's reflections on it provide insight into the ongoing dynamics between the former couple and the lasting impact of Odom's addiction struggles.

The details

Odom spoke about the 2025 reunion with Kardashian, saying it was "awkward" and "wasn't really good for me." He remarked that it was like having an "out-of-body experience" when Kardashian gave him back some of his belongings. Odom also disputed a statement Kardashian made in the Netflix documentary about his father, Joe Odom, saying he couldn't see his father ever making the comments Kardashian attributed to him.

  • In 2025, Odom and Kardashian reunited at the home of Kardashian's best friend, Malika Haqq.
  • The reunion was captured on the Season 6 premiere of "The Kardashians" reality show, which aired in February 2025.

The players

Lamar Odom

A former NBA star who played for the Los Angeles Lakers and won two championships. He has struggled with addiction and nearly died from an overdose in 2015.

Khloé Kardashian

Odom's ex-wife, who remained by his side during his recovery from the 2015 overdose despite their divorce.

Malika Haqq

Kardashian's best friend, at whose home the 2025 reunion between Odom and Kardashian took place.

Joe Odom

Lamar Odom's father, whose comments about his son's life support were disputed by Lamar in the Netflix documentary.

Destiny and Lamar Jr.

Lamar Odom's two children from a previous relationship, who appear in the Netflix documentary and have been a source of inspiration for him as he continues to stay sober.

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What they’re saying

“It was awkward. It wasn't really good for me, but you once you family, you always family, so she ain't going nowhere. I will always have love for her, but being in love? No.”

— Lamar Odom, Former NBA Star

“I don't know what he thinks about me, like, if I'm going to go off on him. He just seems very scared, and I don't want anyone to be that uncomfortable. It's just making me more uncomfortable, too.”

— Khloé Kardashian

“In some ways. I think God saved my life. My Lord saved my life, honestly.”

— Lamar Odom, Former NBA Star

“She took care of me. God took care of me the most. What I came back from was like a medical miracle.”

— Lamar Odom, Former NBA Star

“I was knocked out and asleep at that time, but if you know Joe Odom, I don't think that's something that would ever come out of his mouth. He was my biggest fan. I don't know where there got caught — translated. I just can't see him ever, ever doing that.”

— Lamar Odom, Former NBA Star

What’s next

Odom hopes to give back to the basketball world as a coach and is hoping to land a job at the historically black university Winstom-Salem State in North Carolina.

The takeaway

Odom's reflections on his tense reunion with ex-wife Khloé Kardashian and his ongoing struggles with addiction highlight the lasting impact of his personal challenges, even as he continues to work towards recovery and a new chapter in his life.