Odom won two NBA championship rings while with the Los Angeles Lakers. After his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers expired last season, Odom remained a free agent until signing with Baskonia last week.
Odom played only 6 minutes in the first half. He recorded two rebounds, committed 3 fouls, and missed his only three-point attempt. It was evident that after a 10-month hiatus from competitive play, the 34-year-old power forward has yet to adapt to the pace of the game.
Odom did not return to the court in the second half. Coach Scariolo stated that this was a precaution regarding Odom's physical condition.
“Considering Odom's current age and the fact that he has not played for 10 months, this is normal, but he left a good impression today,” Scariolo said. “These are just typical muscle injury issues, and we just want to be cautious. We will observe his condition tomorrow.”
Baskonia's next game will be held on March 2, when the team will face Valencia.
