Lamar Odom 'set to star in reality show about his recovery' 14 months after near-fatal drugs binge

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 21:14 EST, 13 December 2016 | Updated: 23:13 EST, 13 December 2016

Lamar Odom is making a return to reality TV, a new report is claiming.

The athlete, who was found unconscious at a Nevada brothel after a drug overdose in October 2015, is apparently planning on documenting his recovery.

People reports that the former NBA player has a deal for a show to air at some point in 2017.

Near death experience: New reports are suggesting that Lamar Odom is planning on starring in his own TV show documenting his recovery - to air some time in 2017

The series hasn't started filming yet but will reportedly be about 'his life, recovery — all about him,' a source says.

The star - who has previously appeared on KUWTK and the spinoff Khloe & Lamar - has reportedly checked into a rehab facility in San Diego to help with his substance abuse issues.

A source told People: 'He plans to stay for 30 days. It’s a substance abuse program, but he was not abusing drugs when he went in. He is clean. This is a precautionary measure,'

The series hasn't started filming yet but will reportedly be about 'his life, recovery — all about him,' a source says. The former pro basketball star is pictured in April at a Lakers game

Getting back on track: Lamar has reportedly entered rehab but for the past few weeks he has been out and about (pictured here with his publicist Eve Sarkisyan-Nunn on December 6 - the last time he was seen publicly)

'He wants to stay clear and focused. With the divorce from Khloé being finalized and the holidays coming up, he doesn’t want to slip up.' they added.

It seems the star wants to take care of himself and his friends and family have encouraged him to go in and get help. 

Lamar and Khloe Kardashian are still technically married after separating in 2013.

Divorce papers were filed in July 2015 but Khloe called it off after Lamar's near-fatal overdose.

Trying to get better: Lamar has also reportedly been offered a book deal on the condition that he gets back into good health. He is pictured in 2009

People confirms that the divorce is set to be finalized on December 17. 

The former pro athlete is also apparently hoping to write a book.

'There’s a book offer on the table,' an insider told the website but added that the deal is dependent on him getting in good shape.

The star was left in a coma after the October 12, 2015 at a Nevada brothel, overdose and continues to struggle with long term health issues. 

Officially over: The former Lakers player's divorce from Khloe Kardashian is finalizing this month. The duo married in 2009 and split in 2013

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