Lamar Odom‘s actually no Grinch … ‘trigger he handed out toys to hundreds of youngsters Saturday — although the infamous Christmas villain did make an look.
The previous basketball star cohosted a toy drive with Steve Pazmany — star of “Absolutely Torqued” on Historical past Channel — with the assistance of LAPD Devonshire PALS Middle, an org that helps fund after-school packages for teenagers.
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After taking a pic with Pazmany and the Grinch, Lamar walked across the large warehouse filled with toys … and, test it out ‘trigger it appear like they have sufficient to fill Santa’s sleigh a couple of instances over.
In totaly, we’re informed the crew handed out presents to greater than 3,000 youngsters … enriching the season for an entire lotta younger girls and boys.
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All this was accomplished with the assistance of quite a few sponsors … together with “Absolutely Torqued” and — in fact — the Los Angeles Lakers.
Lamar’s at all times giving again … opening rehab centers to assist individuals with their habit points — so, it ain’t suprising to see him taking part in Santa right here.
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BTW … tt’s the giving season for an entire lotta celebs. Simply yesterday, Shaquille O’Neal hosted his twenty third annual Shaq-A Claus occasion — stopping by “TMZ Stay” to inform us all about giving back to the neighborhood in Georgia.
It is higher to offer than to obtain … and, these stars are actually taking that to coronary heart!