Los Angeles, Jan 13 (IANS): Retired professional basketball player Lamar Odom, who has undergone month-long treatment in a rehab facility, says that he wants his former wife and reality TV Khloe Kardashian to be part of his life again.

Odom appeared on the TV show "The Doctors" to discuss his plans following his rehab stint. During the chat with host Dr. Travis Stork, he said that he wants Khloe back, reports aceshowbiz.com.

A preview of the episode featuring Odom has been released online, showing Stork asking his guest: "Going forward, when you look at your life ahead of you, what are you looking forward to?"

Odom replied: "Umm, honestly, I want my wife back."

Odom and Khloe got married in September 2009 and split a few years later after his cheating scandal and his struggle with addiction. She filed for divorce for the first time in 2013, but eventually called it off in late 2015 after he was found nearly dead at a Nevada brothel.

Khloe filed for divorce again in May 2016. Their marriage was legally terminated in December, the same month Odom checked into rehab facility in San Diego to seek professional help for substance abuse and addiction.