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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Justin Carissimo

Kobe Bryant leaves Lakers game to visit Lamar Odom in hospital

Former NBA superstar and reality television star Lamar Odom remains in critical condition and is currently breathing with the aid of machines.

TMZ reports that Mr Odom was found in a legal brothel on Tuesday afternoon and was rushed to a hospital in Pahrump, Nevada. His wife Khloe Kardashian, divorce ruling pending, is at his bedside with Kris and Kim Kardashian. LA Daily News Lakers beat writer Nick Medina reports that Kobe Bryant and Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak left a preseason game in the third quarter and rushed to the hospital to be at Mr Odom's bedside.

The Miami Heat, his former team from 2003-04, tweeted condolences for Mr Odom.


Meanwhile, NBA superstars across the league voiced their support and continued prayers.

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