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Lamar Odom takes firsts steps in 'miraculous' recovery

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Lamar Odom speaks during a news conference at the Lakers training facility in El Segundo, California on May 11, 2011 (AFP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)

Los Angeles (AFP) - Basketball star Lamar Odom has taken a few steps and is making "miraculous" progress after being found unconscious and fighting for his life in a Nevada brothel last week, his family said Tuesday.

Odom, 35, was on Monday moved from the Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas to a medical facility closer to his home in Los Angeles after his condition improved steadily over the weekend.

A statement released on behalf of the former Los Angeles Lakers star's aunt JaNean Mercer and the Odom family on Tuesday expressed delight at the two-time NBA finals champion's journey to recovery.