NBA Rumors: Lamar Odom Would Be a Great Fit for Miami Heat Next Season

Lamar Odom couldn't make things work with the Dallas Mavericks and was made inactive for the rest of the season by the team.

Odom clearly never fit in Dallas, never found a role with the team that suited him and, let's be honest, never wanted to be there in the first place.

A reunion with the Los Angeles Lakers seems unlikely. They hurt his feelings, after all. But another team he once played for could end up being an even better fit anyway.

That team is the Miami Heat. And as Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel tweeted, a trip back to Miami isn't outside the realm of possibility for Mr. Odom.

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If Lamar Odom, indeed, is looking to recapture his joy for the game, don't rule out a Heat reunion in the offseason ... sulia.com/c/miami-heat/f…

— Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) April 9, 2012"

Why not the Heat? The team's high-tempo, up-and-down style would suit the athletic Odom. His abilities to slash to the basket and hit outside shots, along with rebounding in the paint, could make the Heat a truly scary team to try and contend with.

Miami could go to a smaller lineup without having to play LeBron James at the four. There isn't a player like Dirk Nowitzki in Dallas that would seriously limit his minutes, since Chris Bosh could play some center when Odom checked in.

And he's already spent a season with Miami, so at least he would have some familiarity with the area. Plus, maybe he could do a season of "Khloe and Lamar" in Miami.

Hooray!

It may be a long-shot to happen, but I think it would be a good fit. That is, if Odom could ever love another team like he apparently loved the Lakers.

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