Khloe Kardashian recalls ‘responsibility’ to protect Lamar Odom: Trailer

Lamar Odom‘s ex-wife, Khloe Kardashianis sitting down to share her perspective on Netflix Untold: The Death and Life of Lamar Odom.

doctor’s trailer The show, which airs on Tuesday, March 3, begins with Odom’s near-fatal overdose in 2015 at a legal Nevada brothel. “I’ve had 12 strokes and six heart attacks. This is no ordinary thing,” Odom, 46, said.

Kardashian, 41, later said Odom, who played seven seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, was “the center of the universe.” One of Odom’s friends noted that the former NBA player lived a “rock star lifestyle” early in his career.

“It was amazing to do cocaine for the first time,” he added. “But you open up a vault that you don’t really control,” Odom said.

Another person in the trailer noted that Odom “does love” Kardashian, but he “wants to be on a reality show.”

“It was always awkward when you called it an addiction. I was out partying all night long. I didn’t want to stop,” Odom recalled, while Kardashian added, “He would run away from rehab and keep doing drugs and no one could find him. I just felt a responsibility to cover it up and protect him.”

Several clips and images from Odom’s life appeared on the screen, including a photo of Odom in the hospital. “The afterlife isn’t what people think it is,” Odom says before the trailer ends.

Odom made headlines in 2015 when he nearly died from a drug overdose in Las Vegas that left him in a coma. Kardashian first filed for divorce in 2013 withdrew her divorce petition Serving as Odom’s caretaker amid his health issues. After Odom recovered, she refiled for divorce and the proceedings ended in 2016.

“I want to go out and have a good time,” Odom said EXCLUSIVELY us weekly In 2017, “Looking back, I probably had a glass of wine to lift my mood, but was I drunk or on drugs? Not at all. I remember being in bed. Two women in the bed, and then I fell asleep. That was it. When I woke up four days later, I was trying to get the tube out of my mouth.”

us Confirmed in January Odom arrested Drunk driving, speeding and improper lane changes. He was released on bail hours later.

“After this latest incident, he took a step back to reflect and address the triggers he had been dealing with,” manager Gina Rodriguez said. us in a statement last month. “He is taking full responsibility and choosing to be proactive about his health. Lamar appreciates everyone’s support and is committed to moving forward in a healthy, positive way.”

Odom continues to participate in a rehabilitation program in Los Angeles, which us confirm his departure February.

“He has been discharged from the hospital as of this afternoon. He has been there for 30 days,” his rep told us us in a statement. “He quit cannabis completely and he was worried it might cause other problems. He wanted to start over. He looked great and felt great.”

unknown Premieres on Netflix on March 31st.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National helpline Please call 1-800-662-HELP (4357).