Lakers' Lamar Odom sets his mind to new role off the bench
Published 11/7/2008 at L.A. Times - Basketball
He wrestled with the idea of being the team's sixth man, saying, 'It humbles you.' But by deferring to the decision-makers, he sees lots of playing time.
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In his mind, Lamar Odom had to mentally accept his new role with the Lakers so he could let go of the old and embrace the new.
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