NBA star regains full conciousness

Lamar Odom has reportedly been able to open his eyes and communicate just minutes after doctors confirm his heart began responding again, Entertainment Tonight reports.

New reports reveal that NBA star, Lamar Odom, is conscious, and even talked to estranged wife, Khloe Kardashian who has been at his side since he was hospitalized on October, 14.

“Lamar is doing well and opened his eyes this morning,” an insider reveals. “He grabbed the doctor’s hand and his first word was ‘Hello.’”

Odom, who has been in the hospital since Tuesday, October 13, after being found unconscious at the legal Love Ranch South brothel in Pahrump, Nevada, is also now breathing on his own.

“Once he started breathing, they asked him if he wanted to see Khloe,” the source adds, explaining that wife, Khloe had to leave the room while doctors were removing his ventilator. “It is really a miracle. His heart is working and everything.”

When asked if he wanted to see his children, the 35-year-old former NBA star communicated "Yes," according to a source, though it is unclear if he spoke or used body language.

The source adds that doctors are still unclear exactly what caused Odom to go into a coma.

“He was not brain dead,” the insider claims. “The truth is, doctors are still figuring out a lot right now.”

E! news also reports that Odom said “Hey baby” to Khloe, who courts earlier in the week, revealed was still married to Odom, since their divorce hadn’t been finalized, and even gave her a thumbs-up before going back to sleep.

According to a second source close to the situation, "Lamar is conscious and was able to say 'Hi' to Khloe, but his condition remains guarded."

“Khloe has been there by his side all day, every day,” the first source shares. “She hasn’t left his side.”

Odom has two children with ex-girlfriend- 17-year-old Destiny Odom and 13-year-old Lamar Odom Jr. The three, along with Odom's aunt JaNean, flew out of New York City on Wednesday, October 14, to be by the basketball pro's side at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas.

Speaking out for the first time on Thursday, October 16, Lamar's kids told fans in a joint statement. "Thanks for your outpouring of prayers and support for our dad. We are here with our family and friends. We appreciate everyone respecting our privacy at this time. We ask for your continued prayers."

Odom’s kids, Destiny and Lamar Jr., were reportedly also able to see and speak to their dad.

Odom has been at Sunrise for three days, after being found unconscious on Tuesday at the Love Ranch in Nevada,  where he allegedly splashed $75,000 during a four-day stay.

His estranged wife, Khloe Kardashian, has remained by his side since Tuesday night, with many of her family members - including her mom, Kris Jenner, and sisters, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian and Kylie Jenner - joining her at the hospital, though they have reportedly flown back to Los Angeles.

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