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Lamar Odom Reflects on Kobe's Dream Message from Beyond

3/17/2026

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Lamar Odom, former NBA star, shared a dream about Kobe Bryant, his teammate, on the Double Coverage podcast, three-point contest.
Kobe Bryant told Odom, "The afterlife is not what people make it up to be."
Odom, recovering after DUI arrest and substance-use struggles, said the dream could signal Bryant's longing for life.
Bryant died in January 2020 in a helicopter crash, leaving a profound impact on Odom and the basketball community.

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Story summary

Lamar Odom, former NBA star, shared a dream about Kobe Bryant, his teammate, on the Double Coverage podcast, three-point contest.
Kobe Bryant told Odom, "The afterlife is not what people make it up to be."
Odom, recovering after DUI arrest and substance-use struggles, said the dream could signal Bryant's longing for life.
Bryant died in January 2020 in a helicopter crash, leaving a profound impact on Odom and the basketball community.