When Keeping up with the Kardashian's Goes Wrong

In today's 21st century where social media is expanding by the minute, it seems as though fame and fortune are the only things that matter. Everyone wants to be someone who people talk about. Those people are willing to do just about anything to get recognized. Whether it's Charles Ramsey saving lives or Felix Baumgartner jumping from outside the stratosphere, being famous is the driving force behind our actions.

If I asked you who Lamar Odom was in 2008, I'm betting 80% of you would have no idea. Fast forward to 2013 and Lamar Odom is probably the most recognizable name in professional basketball. The one thing that led to his worldwide fame is also the same thing that ruined his life, the Kardashians.

Pre- Kardashian Lamar was a sensational basketball player. At 6'10, he wasn't the proto-typical big man. He could stretch the floor with rain-dropping threes and guard just about anyone on the floor.  He was a steady and reliable presence wherever he played. But it all changed in 2009 when Lamar married OJ Simpson's daughter, Khloe Kardashian.

After they got married, Lamar really went downhill. Rob Kardashian made him lazy because all he did was sit around and play video games while eating Taco Bell every day. Kris forced Lamar to sit out the 2011-2012 season because she didn't approve of the Mavericks jersey color and style. Khloe would consistently and habitually yell at him and would even physically abuse him. His dad is constantly mooching, always asking for more money or a new car. The one person who actually helped Lamar, was the other athlete who was ruined by the Kardashians. Bruce Jenner won the 1976 Decathlon at the Olympics and was even drafted by the NBA's Kansas City Kings. He really taught Lamar what it took to be a champion and then he got out of there before he was forced to start doing drugs with the rest of the clan.

Sure marrying into the Kardashian family made Lamar Odom the most famous basketball player in the world, but it also ruined his life. Once they finally get divorced, Lamar will be able to turn the page and move on to bigger and better things. The best case scenario would be for Lamar to retire to Hawaii with Bruce where they can live free and enjoy the company of the one thing neither of them have had, a good father for Lamar and a stud athlete son that Bruce can be proud of.