The Top 7 NBA Players Who Made the Most Out of the Lockout

It may be difficult to keep up with the Kardashians, but basketball fans were able to keeps tabs on Khloe's hubby and Los Angeles Laker forward, Lamar Odom, during the lockout. Coping with a jaded relationship with his father and firing his childhood buddy Jamie in front of the cameras, Odom showed fans his human side outside of the Staples Center. He even launched his own clothing line Rich Soil at the trendy Kitson boutique in L.A.

The Miami Heat shooting guard heated up the pages of GQ magazine showing off his versatile style. He was also awarded full custody of his two young sons, Zaire and Zyon, after a very public divorce. (Read his personally-penned letter on newfound fatherhood in Newsweek here:) President Obama recognized his paternal passions by appointing Wade as a participant in a special parenting program that encourages dads to play more active roles in their children's lives. As the cherry on top, he relishes in a very public relationship with actress Gabrielle Union.

The Nugget-turned-Knick didn't shy away from the spotlight, keeping his hands full with a reality TV deal and a new sneaker. Melo and wife La La Vasquez offered up a behind-the-scenes look at their July 2010 nuptials in a 10-episode series called La La's Full Court Wedding that aired in August. Anthony also unveiled his own signature Jordan M8 kicks at a Flight event in New York City, where he brought along the homie Nas for a special performance. He also put in work with his Krossover entertainment company and record label, recently signing Diego Ca$h as the flagship artist and the production behind Steve Harvey's upcoming film Think Like A Man.