Lamar Odom, during an interview with NBATV, had this to say when asked what being picked as an All-Star for the first time in his career would mean to him: “It would be an exclamation point on a long career. I love the game and it has done so much for me and my family. It’s shown me so many things and taken me around the world. I’ve won NBA championships and a World Championship last summer. I’ve dedicated myself to the game and to be named an All-Star, it would be pretty sweet.”

The All-Star reserves will be announced Thursday.