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16th Oct 2015

Lamar Odom Reportedly Woke From Coma And Was Able To Speak

The NBA star was hospitalised on Tuesday.

Megan Cassidy

Lamar Odom has reportedly awoken from his coma and communicated.  

The NBA star, who was hospitalised on Tuesday after being found unconscious in Nevada, has shown improvements in his condition today, according to various sources.

ORANGE, CA - JUNE 07: Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian make a personal appearance for "Unbreakable Bond" at Perfumania on June 7, 2012 in Orange, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

Khloe and Lamar filed for divorce in July of this year.

Alvina Alston, a spokesperson for Odom’s aunt JaNean Mercer, told Entertainment Tonight that the athlete regained consciousness and was able to speak.

She revealed that when doctors asked how the 35-year-old was doing, he responded with a thumbs up and said “good morning”.

According to the publication, when asked if he would like to see his children, Lamar replied: “Yes.”

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 15: Former NBA player Lamar Odom's aunt JaNean Mercer (L), son Lamar Odom Jr. (2nd L) and daughter Destiny Odom (2nd R) exit through a back door to waiting vehicles after visiting Lamar Odom at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center on October 15, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Lamar’s children and other family members visit him at Sunrise Hospital in Nevada. 

Lamar has two children from his relationship with Lisa Morales, Destiny and Lamar Odom Jr.

In a statement released to ET, Destiny and Lamar said: “Thanks for your outpouring of prayers and support for our dad.

“We are here with our family and friends. We appreciate everyone respecting our privacy at this time. We ask for your continued prayers.”