Lamar Wakes From Coma

Good news after a long wait, it's been reported that Lamar Odom has opened his eyes and has been able to communicate.

According to Alvina Alston, a spokesperson for Odom's aunt, JaNean Mercer, the 35-year-old athlete was able to open his mouth and speak on Friday.

When his doctor asked how he was doing, Lamar gave a thumbs up and responded, "Good morning."

Earlier in the day, a source disclosed, the former NBA star communicated he wanted to see his kids but it is unclear if he spoke or used body language in that conversation.

Odom has two children with ex-girlfriend Liza Morales, 17-year-old Destiny and 13-year-old Lamar Odom Jr. The three, along with Odom's aunt JaNean, flew out of New York on Wednesday to be by the basketball pro's side at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas.

His children however spoke for the first time on Thursday about their feelings. "Thanks for your outpouring of prayers and support for our dad," Destiny and Lamar Odom Jr. said, "We are here with our family and friends. We appreciate everyone respecting our privacy at this time. We ask for your continued prayers."

The basketball star had been at Sunrise for three days, before being discovered unconscious on Tuesday at the Love Ranch, a legal brothel in Crystal, Nevada, where he allegedly spent $75,000 during a four day stay.

His estranged wife, Khloe Kardashian, has been with him since Tuesday night, with many of her family members, including her mom, Kris Jenner, and sisters, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian and Kylie Jenner. 

After suffering a heart attack and organ failure, Odom was placed in a medically induced coma and on dialysis on Wednesday. He opened his eyes after about 72 hours in the coma, after being in critical condition.