Trending Now - Lamar Odom Shares Surreal Dream Encounter With Kobe Bryant
WHO:
Lamar Odom, Los Angeles Lakers forward
Billy Crystal, actor and host in Odom's dream
Lamar Odom, former Los Angeles Lakers player
Kobe Bryant, late Los Angeles Lakers legend
Billy Crystal, actor and host in Odom's dream
WHAT:
Odom described Bryant's dream actions, stating, "Kobe was moving with that signature footwork, switching between feet like it was nothing, and still landing every shot with his right hand."
Odom attempted to copy Bryant's move in the dream, missing the first time but landing it on the second attempt.
Odom revealed a "vivid" dream encounter with Kobe Bryant during an appearance on the "Doubl3 Coverage Podcast"
In the dream, Odom and Bryant were competing in a three-point contest
Odom stated that Bryant said, "Hello, the afterlife is not what people make it up to be"
Odom experienced a near-death situation in 2015, suffering 12 strokes and six heart attacks after a drug overdose
WHERE:
The dream took place in a setting resembling a basketball court
Odom was found unresponsive in a brothel near Las Vegas, Nevada, in October 2015
Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California
WHEN:
Odom and Bryant played together on the Lakers from 2004 until 2011
Kobe Bryant died on January 26th, 2020
Odom's overdose incident occurred in October 2015
WHY:
Odom reflected on the meaning of the dream, concluding, "live your best life right now and don’t sell yourself short."
Odom reflected on the meaning of the dream, considering it a message about living life fully and not taking it for granted
Odom's experiences with near-death led him to contemplate the afterlife
HOW:
Odom discussed his near-death experience in a Netflix documentary titled "The Death & Life of Lamar Odom."
Odom shared his dream and reflections during a podcast interview
He described the dream's events, including competing in a three-point contest and the conversation with Bryant
(UPDATED March 16, 2026 01:22 UTC)
In a recent interview, Lamar Odom shared a vivid dream featuring Kobe Bryant, where he described Kobe's signature footwork and impressive shooting skills. Odom attempted to replicate one of Bryant's moves in the dream, initially missing but successfully landing it on his second try. Reflecting on the experience, Odom emphasized the importance of living life to the fullest, a message he also touched on in his Netflix documentary, "The Death & Life of Lamar Odom."
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(UPDATED March 15, 2026 23:05 UTC)
Lamar Odom recently shared a vivid dream encounter with Kobe Bryant during an appearance on the "Doubl3 Coverage Podcast," where they competed in a three-point contest on a basketball court. In this dream, Odom recalled Bryant saying, "Hello, the afterlife is not what people make it up to be," a reflection that resonates deeply with Odom's own near-death experience in 2015. Odom believes this dream serves as a powerful message about living life fully and not taking it for granted, especially after facing such significant health challenges.