Top 10 Most Tattooed NBA Players In The World

February 5, 2021 By Sourav

There are so many players in the NBA, with bodies full of ink. I am going to make a list of the top 10 most tattooed NBA players. I Know it’s Going to be Very Difficult. Because with each passing minute some NBA player, at this very moment, is probably getting inked up. Every player wants the best tattoo design on their body. This tattoo fashion got promoted in the NBA players due to Dennis Rodman and Allen Iverson. Now these days, approximately 70% of NBA players have tattoos on their bodies.

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10. Kobe Bryant

One of the greatest NBA players of all time, Kobe Bryant, played for Los Angeles Lakers during all of his 20 seasons in the NBA. And with great inks on his body, he holds his place among the most tattooed NBA players.

This five-time NBA champions became the NBA MVP in 2008. Besides, he also became the NBA Finals MVP twice consecutively, in 2009 and 2010. Bryant also won the Olympic gold medal twice, in 2008 and 2012.

9. Chris Bosh

NBA superstar Chris Bosh became popular in the same draft as NBA’s greats like LeBron James and Dwayne Wade. Bosh played for Toronto Raptor from 2003 to 2010. He then joined the Miami Heat in 2010 and played there till 2017.

With several inks on his body, he holds his place among the most tattooed NBA players. This two-time NBA champion became a part of the NBA All-Star a record eleven times.

8. Andrei Kirilenko

Russian basketball star Andrei Kirilenko mainly played in the Russian league, although he also played in the NBA. He became the NBA All-star in 2004 and became a part of the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2006.

He became also quite popular as one of the most tattooed NBA players. This basketball star became the EuroBasket MVP in 2007. Besides, he also became the EuroLeague MVP in 2012.

7. DeShawn Stevenson

Retired NBA star, DeShawn Stevenson, definitely deserves his place among the most tattooed NBA players. He played for 13 seasons of NBA while participating with 6 NBA franchises.

DeShawn Stevenson became the NBA champions in 2011 with New Jersey Nets. However, he spent most of his career playing for Washington Wizards. Stevenson joined the Power team in the BIG3 league in 2017.

6. Kenyon Martin

Basketball star Kenyon Martin played 15 seasons in the NBA for six teams. He started his basketball career with New Jersey Nets in 2002 and retired from Milwaukee Bucks in 2015. Besides, he also holds his place among the most tattooed NBA players.

He became the National college player of the year in 2000. He also became the NABC Defensive Player of the Year and Conference USA Player of the Year in 2002.

5. Wilson Chandler

NBA star Wilson Chandler currently plays for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association. Besides being one of the most tattooed NBA players, he also became famous as one of the oldest NBA players currently in action.

This star became a part of the Parade All-American third team in 2005 and Big East All-Rookie Team in 2006. Chandler also became a part of the All-Big East second team in 2007.

4. Monta Ellis

Basketball star Monta Ellis recently retired from Indiana Pacers in 2017 after spending 12 seasons in the NBA. And, he holds his place among the most tattooed NBA players of all time. Needless to say, Golden State Warriors first spotted this star way back in 2005.

He became the Mr. Basketball USA in 2005 and then became a part of the Parade All-American first team that same year. Ellis achieved the NBA Most Improved Player award in 2007.

3. Kevin Durant

One of the richest basketball players, Kevin Durant, now plays for the Brooklyn Nets in NBA. He also became quite popular as one of the most tattooed NBA players. Durant became the NBA MVP in 2014. He then became NBA Finals MVP twice consecutively, in 2017 and 2018.

He also became the NBA Champions twice consecutively. Durant became a part of the NBA All-Star team 10 times till now between 2010 and 2020.

2. J.R. Smith

One of the most tattooed NBA players, J.R. Smith, last played for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Staring from 2004 to 2020, he appeared in the NBA playing for five teams. New Orleans Hornets first drafted him way back in 2004.

He became the CBA All-Star and CBA scoring champion in 2012. He then became the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2013. Smith then also became the NBA champion in 2016.

1. Chris 'Birdman' Andersen

Nicknamed the ‘Birdman’, Christopher Claus Andersen is definitely the most tattooed NBA players of all time. After his retirement from NBA in 2017, he now plays in the BIG3 league for Power. He last played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2017. Andersen became the NBA champion with Miami Heat in 2013.

He recently became the Big 3 champion in 2018. Andersen, besides his appearance in NBA, also appeared in the American minor leagues and Chinese Basketball Association.

Here goes our list of the Most Tattooed NBA players of all time. And, don't forget to send us your opinion about this list in the comment box below.