Lamar Odom

 Lamar Odom, an American professional basketball player, has a the highest net worth of $30 million. Lamar Odom earned his net worth while playing professionally in the NBA as an offensive player with the Los Angeles Lakers. Lamar Odom earned $115 million (pre-tax) in salary during his NBA career. Lamar Joseph Odom was born in South Jamaica, Queens on the 6th of November 1979. Lamar was paid $14 million by the Lakers in his most successful season. Growing up, Odom was a difficult child. His mother passed away when he was 12 from colon cancer. His father was addicted to heroin. His mother Mildred was his mother. Odom was a star basketball player at three high schools he attended: Christ The King Regional High School, Redemption Christian Academy and St. Thomas Aquinas High School. Odom was the Parade Player of the year, USA Today All USC First Team and Parada All American First Team. Odom was contemplating joining the NBA straight out of high school, but was able to conclude that he wasn't ready. Odom was awarded an award by the University of Nevada Las Vegas. In response to questions about his ACT score, however, the school cancelled the award.