And though Lamar Odom - who previously played for the basketball team - has recently been shocking onlookers with him slender shape, the 33-year-old NBA star appears to be bulking up.
Following months of marital turmoil, the estranged husband of Khloe Kardashian has regained his appetite, seen gorging on a hefty sliced turkey sandwich at Sweet Butter Kitchen in Sherman Oaks, California on Monday - still wearing his wedding ring.
Get in my belly! Lamar Odom devoured a turkey sandwich at Sweet Butter Kitchen in Sherman Oaks, California on Monday
Trying to make it a healthier meal, perhaps to regain lean muscle, Lamar chose a salad as his side and opted to quench his thirst with a bottle of Perrier sparking water.
But he wasn't dining solo, sharing his time with an unidentified male friend following a quick workout.
The Khloe & Lamar star certainly gave the impression that he was ready to take his game back to the court, wearing a White V-neck T-shirt, Nike athletic shorts, basketball compression tights, and bright blue Nike sneakers.
He was also wearing rosary beads, similarly known as prayer beads, which are used for meditation within the Catholic faith, possibly to be of spiritual assistance for Lamar during this troublesome time.
Clearly on the right path, the professional basketball player was seen dining with a friend on Sunday at Crave restaurant, as well.
Not trying to hide: The NBA players was friendly
with photographers as he enjoyed a meal outside with an unidentified
male friend
Oh, you fancy, huh? The estranged husband of Khloe Kardashian sipped on a bottle of Perrier with his meal
Lamar's healthy appetite is certainly a
positive sign, as he has been plagued by rumours of hard drug use over
the last few months.But there are still hurdles to overcome.
Saving the drink for later? Lamar appeared to
have taken the Perrier bottle home with him, in addition to some
possible leftovers
Lamar recently pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor count of DUI and a pre-trial hearing is scheduled for November 8.He served as forward for the team from 2010-2011 before joining the Dallas Mavericks and later the Los Angeles Clippers.
In higher spirits: Lamar even cracked a few smiles as he delighted in a lovely lunch following a quick workout
Ready, coach! Odom has been in recent talks with the Lakers and seems to be gearing up, in hopes of making it back on the team
Meanwhile, Khloe hasn't been pictured with Lamar since taking a drive in their Mercedes-Benz G wagon on October 8.
Lamar moved out of the Tarzana house, he shared with his wife of four years, after reports that his 'drug abuse' had taken its toll on their marriage.
Troubled: Lamar pictured with his estranged wife Khloe Kardashian in New York, in May
