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Former NBA player Lamar Odom might’ve caved to the Twitter mob and bought a new TV for his home living room. The basketball star was mocked over the weekend for having a television that didn’t fit the walls of his massive house.
The criticism might’ve just gotten to Odom, who recently posted a follow-up photo showing off a sleek big screen. It’s sparked another reaction from fans and followers on social media.
Odom became the target of ridicule on Sunday after he posted a photo of himself watching the Team USA basketball exhibition versus Germany.
While Odom intended to show his support of the team, which came from behind to beat Germany 99-91, most keyed in on a TV that appeared much too small for his blank living room walls.
Followers immediate bashed his home entertainment setup, begging him to both get a larger television and add some decor to the empty living room.
— B³ (@BensonBunnyBoy) August 21, 2023
A few hours after that initial criticism, Odom replied in the thread with what appeared to be either a new TV purchase or the box of the television that was currently on the wall. That response included the photo of a box seemingly carrying a 70″ flatscreen.
On Monday, he sent a new photo to his followers. Was it proof of a new purchase and installation?
Good Morning X 📺📺📺 pic.twitter.com/OqtKuwYOts
— LAMAR ODOM (@LamarOdom) August 21, 2023
Social media users seemed split in their reactions. Some believed it to be a new buy.
y’all bullied Lamar Odom into buying a new TV 😂 https://t.co/WuqbJm8Jk7
— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) August 21, 2023
Lamar has given into the tv mob and consumerism. Smh https://t.co/YfA0CYwV6G
— Chief (@BarstoolChief) August 21, 2023
There were those, though, who believed it to be the same TV, just at a closer angle.
Y’all do know it’s the same TV, correct? Lol. His living room is so huge it makes the tv look small. This lowkey a flex. 😭😭😭
— Ramaj Eroc (@RamajEroc) August 21, 2023
I think it’s the same one
— Perc,z (@Percz18) August 21, 2023
Whatever the case, Lamar Odom appears to be having some fun with his social media following. Good to see the big man doing well.