Lamar Odom has faced criticism following his decision to order a custom sex doll, which his manager has stated was inspired by his former spouse, Khloe Kardashian.
The former NBA star was married to Khloe from 2009 to 2016, a union that consistently made headlines.
Currently pursuing separate paths, Odom visited the RealDoll sex toy workshop in Las Vegas this past week to make a purchase, as reported by his manager, Gina Rodriguez, to TMZ.
Photographs and video footage acquired by the outlet depict the former Los Angeles Lakers player exploring the selection of sex dolls, and interacting with sex toys at a workstation in one of the clips.
Ultimately, Odom selected a doll that bore a resemblance to Khloe, with his representative informing TMZ that “he can do whatever he wants with her [the sex doll] sexually”.
Although the dolls are priced between $8,000 and $20,000, Odom reportedly received a discount.
The former athlete commented on the realism of the dolls, noting that one seemed so lifelike “it looks like she got blood running through her veins right here”, as he squeezed the doll’s breasts.
The sex doll that Odom ordered is still under construction but is expected to be delivered ahead of the holiday season.
Social media users have expressed their disapproval after viewing the videos and images, with most reacting negatively to Odom’s actions.
“This is beyond weird and creepy,” one individual commented on Twitter, while another added: “Eww this is so creepy.. like why would you even want that.”
In a statement to UNILAD, Odom’s manager, Gina Rodriguez, explained: “Lamar Odom’s choice to purchase a RealDoll modeled after his ex speaks to the complex ways people process and cope with significant relationships from their past. It’s possible that this RealDoll represents a unique blend of nostalgia, comfort, and a way to reconcile his personal journey.
“While it may seem unconventional, it’s a very personal form of expression that allows him to channel and make peace with those memories in a private and non-destructive way. Everyone has their own methods for dealing with meaningful chapters in life, and for Lamar, this may be a way of revisiting that part of his past with a sense of control and resolution.”
UNILAD has sought comments from Khloe’s representatives.
Odom and Khloe finalized their divorce in 2016 after a relationship filled with controversies.
Their marriage was plagued by infidelity scandals, with Odom candidly discussing the pressures of fame in his 2019 memoir, Darkness to Light.
He wrote: “At the start of our marriage I was faithful to her. I could not handle the lethal cocktail of the spotlight, addiction, a diminishing career and infidelity.
“Oh, did I mention the paranoia, anxiety, depression. … I couldn’t keep my d–k in my pants or the coke out of my nose.
“I’ve had sex with more than two thousand women. There were too many strippers to count. My sex addiction and my cocaine addiction go hand in hand.”
In a conversation with People, Odom elaborated: “I wish I could have been more of a man. It still bothers me to this day. But regret is something we have to learn to live with.”