A host of NBA stars mobilized on Twitter to send well wishes to Lamar Odom. The two-time champion and former player for the Lakers, Clippers, Mavericks and Heat was found unconscious in Nevada on Tuesday (Oct. 14). While reports state that Odom is “fighting for his life,” his former teammates and fellow players have taken to social media with thoughts and prayers. From LeBron James, to Dwyane Wade, to Allen Iverson, to Paul Pierce several members of the league expressed hopefulness for Odom to pull through.
According to ESPN, former lakers teammate Kobe Bryant left a preseason game to join Odom at his bedside at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, along with the team’s general manager, Mitch Kupchak. Lakers coach Byron Scott also commented on the unfortunate news.
“Obviously, our hearts and our thoughts and our prayers are with Lamar and his family,” Scott said. “It’s obviously something that you don’t want to hear before the game because I think the people that knew about it, we were all thinking about it. … I obviously feel for him and hope that he’ll be OK.”
Read other wishes from NBA stars below:
Dwyane Wade
I can’t help but to be up right now… THINKING about my ex teammate/ friend LO.. On my knees praying…please God let him pull thru..
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) October 14, 2015
Paul Pierce
Prayers go out to Lamar Odom and his family please God anything u can do to help him thru this
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) October 14, 2015
Allen Iverson
Get well soon LO… Fight! We all praying for you — Allen Iverson (@alleniverson) October 14, 2015
Vince Carter
Praying for my boy L O…. Prayers up!!!
— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) October 14, 2015
LeBron James
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Stephon Marbury
Lamar Odom is stronger then most ppl on this planet. His heart is made up of love. He will be fine in time. The lord will use his testimony! — I AM PEACE STAR (@StarburyMarbury) October 14, 2015
Baron Davis
Praying for my bro L.O … Real talk to young for this …
— Baron Davis (@Baron_Davis) October 14, 2015
Matt Barnes
Thoughts & prayers go out 2 LO,great teammate & even better human. I hope people dont use this unfortunate situation 2 boost their ratings! — Matt Barnes (@Matt_Barnes22) October 14, 2015
Shaun Livingston
Prayers go out to LO….
— Shaun Livingston (@ShaunLivingston) October 14, 2015
Andre Iguodala
Praying for my man LO… — Andre Iguodala (@andre) October 14, 2015
Caron Butler
Praying for you LO #luckylefty
— Caron Butler (@realtuffjuice) October 14, 2015
Rudy Gay
Praying for my guy LO — Rudy Gay (@RudyGay8) October 14, 2015
Jason Terry
Praying for my brother, my teammate LO #classof99
— Jason Terry (@jasonterry31) October 14, 2015