Lamar Odom Has Been Released by the Knicks

Lamar Odom's reunion with Phil Jackson was shorter than expected. He's now out of a job.

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With French Montana cavorting with Khloe Kardashian and the rumored drug addiction hovering over him, Lamar Odom's two-year contract with the Knicks was potentially his last shot at NBA redemption. It was possible Phil Jackson saw greatness in him, but that narrative is now over. Odom has been waived by the Knicks.

Phil Jackson: "Unfortunately, Lamar was unable to uphold the standards to return as an NBA player."

Of course, Jackson wasn't specific on how he didn't uphold the standards, but letting the Zen Master down can't be a good feeling.

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[via Eye of Basketball]

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