Tatt'd Up Spotlight: NBA Ballers

Tatt'd Up Spotlight: Inked Up NBA Ballers

Kobe Bryant - 2009 Finals MVP and Lakers star, Kobe Bryant, shows love to his wife Vanessa with a royal tribute tattoo.

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Kobe Bryant - 2009 Finals MVP and Lakers star, Kobe Bryant, shows love to his wife Vanessa with a royal tribute tattoo.

Carmelo Anthony - Denver Nuggets small forward Carmelo Anthony has an arm full of tatts, from his initials to a Puerto Rican flag.

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Carmelo Anthony - Denver Nuggets small forward Carmelo Anthony has an arm full of tatts, from his initials to a Puerto Rican flag.

Shaquille O'Neal - Cleveland Cavaliers star and 17-year veteran, Shaquille O’Neal, has the words “Diesel” and “Man of Steel” tattooed on his arm.

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Shaquille O'Neal - Cleveland Cavaliers star and 17-year veteran, Shaquille O’Neal, has the words “Diesel” and “Man of Steel” tattooed on his arm.

Michael Beasley - Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley also has an extensive tattoo collection, which includes his love of basketball with the phrase, “Married to the Game,” surrounding a basketball and ring.

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Michael Beasley - Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley also has an extensive tattoo collection, which includes his love of basketball with the phrase, “Married to the Game,” surrounding a basketball and ring.

Lamar Odom - Lakers player Lamar Odom represents his marriage to Khloe Kardashian-Odom with “KO” tattooed on his hand.

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Lamar Odom - Lakers player Lamar Odom represents his marriage to Khloe Kardashian-Odom with “KO” tattooed on his hand.

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Kenyon Martin - Previously covering <i>Urban Ink</i> magazine for his tattoos, Nuggets player Kenyon Martin has the phrase, “I Shall Fear No Man But God” bannered around a large cross on his back.

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Kenyon Martin - Previously covering <i>Urban Ink</i> magazine for his tattoos, Nuggets player Kenyon Martin has the phrase, “I Shall Fear No Man But God” bannered around a large cross on his back.

Lebron James - The highly praised Cleveland Cavaliers star has “Chosen 1” inked across the top of his back.

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Lebron James - The highly praised Cleveland Cavaliers star has “Chosen 1” inked across the top of his back.

Brandon Jennings - 20-year-old Milwaukee Bucks rookie Brandon Jennings has “Young Money” tattooed across his upper back.

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Brandon Jennings - 20-year-old Milwaukee Bucks rookie Brandon Jennings has “Young Money” tattooed across his upper back.

J.R. Smith - Denver shooting guard J.R. Smith has a very large and creative tattoo collection, which includes “Mama’s Boy” surrounding a portrait of his mother.

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J.R. Smith - Denver shooting guard J.R. Smith has a very large and creative tattoo collection, which includes “Mama’s Boy” surrounding a portrait of his mother.

Deron Williams - Utah Jazz player Deron Williams represents his hometown with “Texas Made” surrounding a basketball and the outline of the state.

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Deron Williams - Utah Jazz player Deron Williams represents his hometown with “Texas Made” surrounding a basketball and the outline of the state.