Lamar Odom is launching his own talent management company to help young celebrities kickstart their careers.
is looking to share his experience with the next generation of celebrities -- he's launching his very own talent management company., to kickstart the Savvy Talent Management Group with the intent to help young ballers and entertainers find their way in the industry.
We spoke with L.O. about his decision to get involved ... and he said he wants to prevent young talent from making the same mistakes he did during his career."I wish I would have been able to do my due diligence on how to read people the right way, so I can keep the right people in my life that deserve to be there."
Odom -- who played in the NBA from 1999-2014 -- has high aspirations with STMG ... and he's been studying up on other success stories in the industry.