Lamar Odom was upset with a possible sixth man role with the Lakers but admitted on Monday that he could see himself retiring as a member of the team.

"I do love it here," Odom said. "I'll be 29 years old when the season starts. More than likely, it'll probably be my last contract. I know it's a tough business ... but if I could finish it (my career) here, I would."

"I'm loyal, really loyal. People that show me love, I can't help but show them love back. I love doing things here. When I go out in L.A., I get receptions just from being here so long, going through trials and tribulations, good times and bad times, and I think people respect that, especially people that have been through tough times."

Odom is in the final year of his contract, which pays him approximately $11.7 million this season.

Via Los Angeles Daily News

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