Lamar Odom Biography Lamar Joseph Odom was born on November 6, 1979, is an American professional basketball forward for the Los Angeles Lakers. Odom was born in South Jamaica, Queens, New York. His father was a heroin addict & his mother died of colon cancer when he was 12 years old. He was raised by his grandmother Mildred. In his first 3 years of high school, Odom played for Christ The Ki... more.

Shaquille O'Neal Biography Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal born on March 6, 1972, nicknamed "Shaq", is an American professional basketball player for the NBA's Boston Celtics. Standing 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) tall and weighing 325 pounds (147 kg), he is one of the heaviest players ever to play in the NBA. Throughout his 18 year career, O'Neal has used his size and strength to overpower opponents for points... more.