Lamar Odom/Photo courtesy of Associated Press

Lamar Odom on Friday spoke briefly and also had his breathing tubes removed for a breathing mask, according to a story by this newspaper’s Lakers beat writer, Mark Medina.

Odom, who was drafted fourth overall by the Clippers in 1999 and played five years with them in two stints, on Tuesday was found unconscious at a Nevada brothel.

Odom, 35, also played seven seasons for the Lakers. Odom last played in the NBA for the Clippers in 2012-13.