Lamar Odom’s NBA career effectively ended in 2012, with his last NBA game coming in the 2012 season; he later had brief non-NBA attempts, but he is generally considered retired after that point.

Quick Scoop

  • Last NBA game: 2012.
  • Why it’s a little messy: He had later short stints and comeback attempts, including a brief 2014 overseas run, but he did not return to a lasting NBA career.
  • Simple answer: If you mean his NBA retirement, it’s 2012.

If you want, I can also give you a one-line timeline of his final NBA years.