Lamar OdomCertainly not the Grinch… as he handed out toys to thousands of children on Saturday, although the infamous Christmas villain did make an appearance.
The former basketball star had a toy drive Steve Pazman – Star of the History Channel’s “Fully Torqued” with help from the LAPD Devonshire PALS Center, an organization that helps fund after-school programs for children.
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After taking pictures with Pazmani and the Grinch, Lamar toured the giant warehouse full of toys… and check it out, because it looked like there were enough to fill Santa’s sleigh several times over.
In total, we’re told the staff handed out gifts to over 3,000 children…enriching the season for a whole lot of young boys and girls.
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All this was made possible with the help of many sponsors… including Fully Torqued and of course the Los Angeles Lakers.
Lamar always gives back… opening of rehabilitation centers helping people with their addiction issues, so it’s no surprise to see him playing Santa here.
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BTW … tt is the season of giving for a whole lot of celebs.Just yesterday, Shaquille O’Neal hosted its 23rd annual Shaq-A Claus event. stopping by TMZ Live to tell us all about it giving back to the community of Georgia.
It’s better to give than to receive… and these stars really take it to heart.
