LAMAR ODOM Still Fighting Addiction

LAMAR ODOM

he still battles the addictions that almost took his life, but says he's winning the war, and plans to fight for as long as it takes. 

"Getting high is not on my agenda." 

We talked to Lamar at Remiss Thursday morning, just hours after he officially joined the "Enemies" team in Ice 3D square's BIG3 alliance ... marking his return to professional competition against NBA level opponents. 

Odom in all respects candidly and boldly opened up to our person not only about his new home in the BIG3, but about his state mind ... and most notably, his fight to stay sober. 

"When you're an addict, that's something you live with forever, bro. You don't just put that behind you." 

As for the BIG3, Lamar says he agrees with Solid shape - who said he expects Odom will be the class' rebound player of the year. 

"Hopefully I get nominated for an ESPY." 

The fact that Odom is alive at all is A MIRACLE, the man survived 12 strokes and 6 heart attacks when he overdosed in 2015, and most doctors thought his chances of a full recovery were slim to none. 

By that standard, buddy is already the best rebound story (sorry, Soulja Kid).