Video: Lamar Odom Receives Standing Ovation at Lakers-Mavericks Game in L.A.

Celebrity News January 17, 2012 AT 6:12PM By Allison Corneau

Lamar Odom may be donning a Dallas Mavericks jersey these days, but that didn't matter to fans who packed the Staples Center Monday to watch him battle his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers.

Though Odom -- who was put into the game halfway through as a reserve -- couldn't help his team best the Lakers, the NBA superstar was still treated to a standing ovation from fans and former teammates alike.

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"It was a little surreal walking into the building and a little surreal to be in here," Odom, 32, told reporters as he suited up in the visitors' locker room.

As celebs like Jack Nicholson looked on, Khloe Kardashian's husband was feted with a special video tribute during a timeout and a scoreboard message that read "THANKS for the memories LAMAR." (Watch a clip above)

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"Such a proud wifey!" Kardashian, 27, tweeted after the game. "Had an amazing night! I was so touched by the love and support you all shared for my hubby! Thank you for showing such love!"

Traded to the Dallas Mavericks in mid-December, Odom and his wife have already made friends in their new locale.

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"I will say this: Khloe's my favorite Kardashian," the Mavericks' head coach, Rick Carlisle, told the Dallas Morning News. "She's the coolest."

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January 30, 2012 - 8:52pm Annie Justine
Khloe is the only REAL Kardashian in my opinion, the one with warmth, heart and soul and who is giving. She is a better role model than her two older sisters. Kim is spoiled rotten and Kris is lucky he isn't married to her any longer, he was right, she isn't ready for another person (but her mom) in her life and Kourtney seems very cold and withdrawn.
January 18, 2012 - 12:58pm Linda Gorman
Stand by your man comes to mind. Well done, both of you! feedthebirdstuppanceabag Love, Linda E Gorman
January 17, 2012 - 10:30pm Gloria A Guerra
i have so much respect for him as a man and husband. I miss seeing him in a Lakers uniform but at least i got to see him in the parade after the Lakers won the championship. Much luv to you and KK from L.A.
January 17, 2012 - 8:33pm Shannon Whetstone Mescher
I love Lamar and everything he stands for...I think he's such a great man!
January 17, 2012 - 7:55pm Tress Brown
What a beautiful moment! I was in tears watching.
January 17, 2012 - 7:41pm Scherriea Kemp
so good to see