NBA Rumors: Lamar Odom Shouldn't Get His Hopes Up for USA Basketball

Friday, May 04 2012

Lamar Odom had a rough season this year, trying to transition from one team to another only to never amount to much success, which is exactly why he shouldn't be vying for a spot on team USA. 

According to Chris Tomasson of FOX Sports, Odom has expressed a great deal of interest for being on the team, but it's not certain as to whether or not he'll make it. 

FOX Sports Florida had reported a source close to USA Basketball saying Lamar Odom would not be considered to be on the final Olympic team. However, Jerry Colangelo said Odom reached out to USA Basketball and told them how much he wanted to be on the Olympics. So he remains in the mix and will be invited to camp. However, it still remains unlikely Odom will make the final roster.

With recent injuries to some big men, Colangelo and the rest of the Team USA staff have to fill some holes, which could give Odom a shot at making the...
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