You are the one who is getting uppity, good sir! Lamar Odom got traded from a team that got swept in the second round to the defending champs. Most players would find it within themselves to play hard most nights, it's called being a professional. Lamar Odom, instead, decided to just quit. I think that's about the definition of being mentally weak, you don't like the situation, just give up.i know i cant do his job as well as him but others act like he is terrible from one bad yr. it happens. did he throw a fit when they tried to trade him? yes but so what so would others no reason to get all uppity.
the guy also suffers from depression and has had big triggers on that depression this yr. unless people have been through it or know someone (closely) that has they dont realize the effects it has on your day to day activities like doing your job at its highest level.
he also didnt have a clearly defined role to really determine how to fit in with the team as he is basically a poor man's dirk. so his minutes went way down and some need time on the court to get their flow of the game. he was given that along with his mental state he was really afforded an opportunity to succeed.
i can also see why he asked to be traded. he went through tough things then was shopped around (basically told we dont want you anymore) so why not ask to go somewhere else where you might have a better situation.