Former NBA player, Lamar Odom, recently checked himself into 'The Center' in San Diego, California for 60 days in order to overcome his issues with substance and alcohol abuse.

Odom was motivated to check himself into rehab after he met with Doctor Travis Stork of TV's 'The Doctors'.

A representative for the former basketball player released a statement on behalf of the star saying, "After consulting with his family and close friends as well as Doctor Stork, Lamar has decided that it was best that he takes the time to focus on himself and his health. He is dedicated to ensuring that he leads a healthy lifestyle while being the best father he can be to his two children. Mr. Odom asks that the public please respect his privacy at this time and he truly appreciates the love and support of his family, friends and fans."

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On Thursday, a teaser for Odom's interview with 'The Doctors' was released to the public. The episode is said to be a special episode revolving around the 6 foot 10 stars troubles, he is said to also have spoken about his visit to the brothel that led to his overdose, the coma that followed and his relationship with the Kardashians as well as his demons.

Lamar's divorce with Khloe Kardashian will become final this weekend, which also happens to be the birthday of his son, Jayden.

Khloe and Lamar married in 2009 in a lavish ceremony in California after only a month of dating. They were married for four years before Kardashian filed for divorce.

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