Lamar Odom has checked himself into rehab days after finalising divorce from Khloe Kardashian
The former NBA player is hoping that he can stay sober and 'start afresh in the new year'
LAMAR Odom has voluntarily checked himself into rehab on the eve of his divorce to Khloe Kardashian becoming official.
The former NBA star is reported to have opted to seek treatment at a California facility to seek help with his addictions - nearly a year after he was nearly killed in a drink and drugs binge.
Now it appears after confronting his demons, he wants to get rid of them for good by checking himself into the San Diego care facility.
A source told : "He went to continue making sure he stays sober and on the right path. It was something he chose to do. He did it for his kids and also wanted to feel 100 percent again. He did not relapse, but felt like he wanted to get away and start fresh for the New Year."
Lamar's admission into rehab comes a year after he was left in a coma after an accidental overdose while spending time at a Nevada brothel.
The basketball player was airlifted to Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai hospital where he remained in his induced coma for two weeks.
decided to put their official divorce on hold - after their 2013 split - in order to look after him.
Now the pair have finally put their marriage to rest and they have officially divorced - with the move set to become legal on December 17.
LATEST FROM TV & SHOWBIZ
Talking about her decision to get a divorce, Khloe opened up on site and said: “It was a challenge for me when I decided to get divorced.
“At my core, I don’t believe in divorce, but I came to a point in my marriage where I had to make the choice to take care of my own mental and emotional well-being in order to protect myself and my happiness.”
Documents confirmed the pair's joint company Khlomar would be dissolved and neither of the couple would receive spousal support.
Fears that the star had relapsed emerged in August 2016 when he was photographed smoking a suspicious looking cigarette outside his cousin's home.
However, his representatives have refuted the claims and say he remains committed to remaining sober.
Meanwhile, Khloe has moved on with another basketball player, Tristan Thompson, and went public with their romance earlier this year.
Since that time, Khloe has sparked engagement rumours after being spotted out wearing a giant diamond ring on her wedding finger.
Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 0207 782 4220