Lamar Odom can't recognize family

Due to problems with his basic communication and moving around, Lamar Odom seems to have suffered from a major brain damage.

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The 36-year-old former NBA player could not recognize his family members and some of his close pals when they came to visit him , TMZ.com reports.

The NBA player's mental state has led doctors to believe that he has suffered significant brain damage.

Lamar has been hospitalized since October 13 after he was found unconscious at a Vegas brothel.