Last night may have been the clincher, but I have come to the conclusion that Lamar Odom is the Laker I dislike the most. Obviously I despise Kobe because he is Kobe, but I still respect the fact he is an absurd talent and basketball player. It's easy to dislike Artest for obvious reasons. But when I watch the games, the person I find myself loathing the most is Lamar.
I think my dislike for him started in the C's/Lakers finals in 07. In the final game when the outcome was already decided, he was trying to instigate things with KG and anyone else that would look his way. Sticking his tongue out, smiling (even though they were down 30 with a few minutes to go.)
I don't respect his game because he is an inconsistent underachiever. He will show up every once in a while and can be a key cog on a really good team that doesn't need to rely on him.
This summer I saw him on Jimmy Kimmel with his new reality wife Chloe and he came across exactly as I expected him to. Jimmy asked him if the marriage was for real. They both obviously said yes. He then asked Lamar what her middle name was, and he had to whisper in her ear first. (Probably good to know your wife’s name) Then he made some pat yourself on the back comment about his performance in the finals. Just added to my opinion of him.
Last night was the capper. Yes, KG does plenty of talking. But at least he is a passionate, 100% effort guy that brings it every night. When Lamar does it, he just comes across as immature. Sticking out his tongue, smiling, trying to start something. I know there are lesser players that talk smack, but for some reason, he just really irks me as a player.
There, I feel better now.
