Thanks to the athletes who play in the National Basketball League and their skill and play, basketball has become one of the biggest sports in the world. Athletes are known for their athleticism, playing style, and incredible fighting spirit, making the game even more interesting for viewers.
However, they are also known for their flashy and extravagant lifestyles and tattoos.
Tattoos are perfect for expressing emotions, personality, memorable moments, and goals, and athletes decide to adorn their bodies with some pretty shocking creations. In today’s article, we will show you some of the most original tattoos of NBA stars.
chris anderson
No wonder Chris Anderson aka Birdman is at the top of the list. I mean, have you seen his body artwork? His body is like a canvas of tattoos that cover over 75% of his body.
All of his tattoos are made with unique designs, colors, and even have some similarities to the NBA. This means you can spot Chris Anderson from a mile away. He said his passion for tattoos began at the age of 18 and since then he has continued to add new tattoos to his collection.
One of his most memorable tattoos is the one on his neck that reads “Free Bird”, which is where his famous nickname “Birdman” comes from.
JR Smith
Speaking of tattoos, we have to include the Cleveland Cavaliers star who has over 70 tattoos on his body. He was a two-time NBA champion in 2016 and 2020 and played for teams such as the New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, and Los Angeles Lakers.
His most original tattoo is the Yankees symbol and the word “Swish” on his neck. He hated tattoos as a child, but something changed after he got his first tattoo when he was 15 years old.
wilson chandler
Here we introduce basketball players who are currently retired from the NBA. He has spent most of his career playing for a variety of teams, including the New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, and Brooklyn Nets.
Throughout his career, he has had some amazing tattoos that have made him an icon in the league. One of his biggest and most memorable works is a giant tattoo covering the back of a basketball-themed character that reads “Unstoppable.”
Her entire body from the neck down is covered in tattoos, so there are some surprising original pieces. He has a tattoo of his daughter’s portrait and name, but he also did not forget his grandmother’s name.
He also has a lot of interesting tattoos, including cartoon characters, Eazy-E, Juggernaut from X Men, and other truly unique pieces.
kevin durant
It’s hard to imagine the NBA league without Kevin Durant, and he’s also a tattoo enthusiast, so we have to include him on our list. Throughout his career, he won many awards, including NBA Finals MVP, NBA Most Valuable Player, two-time NBA Champion, and four-time NBA Scorer.
But apart from awards, he also collected a lot of tattoos. Most people are surprised to hear about Kevin’s tattoos, as he has no tattoos on his body, which looks like his arm.
However, the situation is different for the chest, stomach, and back. He covered his back with a huge religious tattoo, but he received a lot of backlash for misspelling the word “maturity” in a Bible verse.
Other famous quotes include “Walk by faith and not by sight,” the name “Wanda,” horses, and roses.
carmelo anthony
The Los Angeles Lakers power forward is also a tattoo enthusiast from the NBA league. Carmelo made headlines in NBA trade rumors after being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers last summer.
What many people may not know is that he has a number of interesting tattoos on his arms, including a Puerto Rican flag, a snake, a skull holding a knife, and a not-so-original playing card.
However, the tattoos on his body really attracted attention. He has a WB tattoo in the same shape as the Warner Bros. logo. However, he didn’t appear in Space Jam 1 or 2, which led us to dig deeper.
Apparently, the letters “WB” in the shape of the Warner Bros. logo represent “West Baltimore.” This is odd, since the text is designed similarly to the Warner Bros. logo. He insisted on joining LeBron James in his latest film, Space Jam 2, but it may not have worked out.
