Usually, basketball stars often secure a meeting at the White House after winning the chip. Look at the Olympics team, NCAA champions, and even NBA champions often get an invitation from the POTUS. So, NBA players meeting the President is not ordinary, but this instance of Lamar Odom is. In May, he launched a new venture and quickly secured himself a seat at the table, which was exclusive to only 220 people. His crypto project might be thriving, but the 2x NBA champion’s recent visit is for a good cause.
The 45-year-old will attend and speak at the Sierra Nevada Job Corps graduates in Reno today. Many believe that this will be the organization’s last graduating class after the Trump administration’s announcement. On May 19, the decision was made to “prepare for the closing of” the program, according to a local ABC affiliate. President Donald Trump’s budget recommendations previously had no room for the nearly $1.6 billion program. That’s why it is potentially the last graduating class.
The federal program trains low-income youths ages 16 to 24 in vocational trades. Sierra Nevada Job Corps, located in Stead with dorms and its own high school, certifies and trains about 500 students each year in jobs such as auto mechanics, construction, and nursing. So, Lamar Odom will be addressing the current batch, not knowing the future of the next. He has had his share of highs and lows, from the championships parade to dealing with substance-abuse issues. But now, more than ever, he has made the turnaround.
He’s currently the chief creative officer at ZNest.com, an online senior living platform. He’d joined after selling ZNest his company, Odom Senior Care. It is also related to his meme coin, which led to his invitation to the Trump Gala. Because he was one of 220 top investors in the $TRUMP meme coin. There were protestors outside who were not fully convinced about this initiative from President Trump.
But Lamar Odom nonchalantly walked in, and that’s why he confidently wrote about the future of his coin. “Have you ever seen a founder be so bold? This is the most authentic soulful experience in crypto history. Tonight, $ODOM ignites the world.”
More about Lamar Odom’s crypto project
On May 14, the two-time NBA champ unveiled his latest venture: a meme coin called $ODOM. “We have successfully entered Trump’s Gala! Thank you to every brother and sister for your support and trust. Together, you’ve helped push $ODOM onto this stage ”. So, what makes it different? His experience with substance abuse, where he was on the verge of losing his life, led him to create this.
Mar 26, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Lamar Odom prior to the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
The 45-year-old made it clear about his intentions. “I’ve looked death in the face and battled addiction to earn a second chance at life. Today, I hope to use the power of Web3 to help others find theirs.” Thus, showing another side of his meme coin is in today’s market. But that’s not all. The former Lakers legend has seemingly taken steps so that the proceeds from this project go to people in need.
5% of transaction fees will fund d–g-rehab facilities, mental-health education, and other philanthropy, revealed the $ODOM website. Additionally, those tokens remain locked until the fund hits a $10 billion threshold, ensuring long-term commitment to sobriety and self-discipline.
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