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Jumping into this week talking about the first NBA tattoo I remember noticing on the court and the most impactful piece that led to the start of the page. Rounding up all the new ink we’ve seen in the last week and breaking down each of the pieces and my thoughts. National Championship talk leads to the question “Should you wait till you made it to get tatted?” Ending with a roundup of the NBA week and the Lakers failed season Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inkednba/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfslnImrPDBYm9_lz6p_TeQ  

Welcome to our March Madness in the NBA tattoo world. Starting with a breakdown of the InkedNBA March Madness tournament results, talking surprises, and overall opinion. We then switch gears and talk about some of the best-tattooed teams to grace the hardwood - bringing up teams like the 09’ Nuggets and the 21’ Hornets. Discussing the overall landscape of the NBA going into the playoffs, thoughts on who is looking good and who’s not. Lastly the price of tattoos and the time and effort that should be going into finding the right artist. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inkednba/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfslnImrPDBYm9_lz6p_TeQ  

When we think of Derrick Jones Jr. naturally we think of bounce, reliving the alley-oop against the Raptors when he was with the Miami Heat. Not only is he an NBA Dunk Champ he also has some of the best ink in the league. From his first tattoo to working with his current artist from Phoenix, Jones talks us through the process from start to finish. Finally, we touch on the Dunk Contest and what it needs to regain its prestige. Go check out the Tattoo Balm brought to you by our sponsor EIR NYC! Use promo INKEDNBA at checkout for 20% off! https://eirnyc.com/products/tattoo-balm?_pos=1&_sid=94e37b9c3&_ss=r Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inkednba/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfslnImrPDBYm9_lz6p_TeQ  

Never an empty clip, Devonté Green AKA “Unlimited Ammo” talks about the most viral basketball tattoo of all time, his GTA San Andreas “Unlimited Ammo” cheat code tat. Green's tattoo went viral after a fan realized the ink during a game in his college days. Green then talks about his love for Anime, Cartoons and Comics and breaks down his pop culture inspired sleeve. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inkednba/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfslnImrPDBYm9_lz6p_TeQ  

One of the Swaggiest females on earth Courtney Williams talks about the origin of her self-expression and style. Courtney breaks down why she first got tatted and how she’s learnt to be patient with her ink over the years, explaining that in college you “get what you get” vs when you get real money you can “rock out.” Courtney gives us a breakdown of the difficulty of getting tattooed being a female hooper, explaining that there really is no off-season. It’s WNBA straight to overseas. She explains you have to “Get in where you can fit in”. Go check out the Tattoo Balm brought to you by our sponsor EIR NYC! Use promo INKEDNBA at checkout for 20% off! https://eirnyc.com/products/tattoo-balm?_pos=1&_sid=94e37b9c3&_ss=r   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inkednba/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfslnImrPDBYm9_lz6p_TeQ  

J Smoove in the building! Josh Smith jumps on the pod and talks about having to wait to get his first tattoo because of his parent's rules. Smith born and raised in Georgia has plenty of ink dedicated to his home state, from an outline of the state to a Hawks logo Smith covers it all. Smith talks about how he met and built a relationship with legendary artist Steve Wiebe then shares how he spent over $65,000 on his tattoos. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inkednba/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfslnImrPDBYm9_lz6p_TeQ  

Jumping into things this week with a check-in. Talking about future plans for upcoming episodes and the “Tattoo Artist React” series. Breaking down all the trades so far and why the Kings will regret trading away the goat Tyrese. Then diving into all your questions regarding NBA tattoos and origins about the page. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inkednba/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfslnImrPDBYm9_lz6p_TeQ  

Everyone’s favorite trainer Chris Brickley brings us into the most famous gym in the world. From Lebron to J-Cole everyone has come thru to hoop. Brickley talks about his discovery of InkedNBA and how he’s watched the growth first hand. Brickley breaks down what tattoos mean to him, talking about his most meaningful pieces and the life story they truly are. Brickley then talks about his infamous portraits, explaining the importance and meaning behind them all. From Jason Williams to Kurt Cobain, Brickley is inspired by those who break barriers. Ending with more general questions Brickley talks about the famous BlackOps runs and the music that’s played while training rappers. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inkednba/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfslnImrPDBYm9_lz6p_TeQ  

Tatted from literally head to toe, Amir Johnson has been considered a trendsetter in the NBA tattoo culture. Being one of the first guys in the league to go neck down with his ink. Johnson went straight from high school to the league and was engulfed into a fully veteran Pistons team. Amir’s NBA career began in 2005 before tattoos gained real popularity in the league. Johnson recalls guys having ink but not much. Johnson started with his “family tats” that were considered a tradition among other Westchester high school basketball players, to then seeing inspiration from pop culture and comics. Amir has an entire collection of superhero tattoos and is all for pop culture translating to ink. He believes he’s one of the first to showcase his pop culture influences through his ink. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inkednba/  

Tatted out the womb. Ty has always felt artsy and creative, often compared to Allen Iverson she has paved the way for fashion, culture, and tattoos in the basketball world. Her influence and presence carry weight. When she looks at fashion and tattoos they’re synonymous with the culture of basketball and go hand in hand. With over a hundred tattoos and no signs of slowing down, we cant wait to see what’s next for Ty. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inkednba/  

The InkedNBA Hall of Famer himself, welcome Brandon Jennings! When he left high school for Rome, Italy to become a pro, he found inspiration everywhere, from the graffiti in the streets to the architecture, he saw things through an artistic lens. Brandon talks about his early days of getting tatted and the relationship he’s formed with legendary artist Steve Wiebe along with the meaning behind his infamous Back Piece. Jennings then talks about his favorite tats around the league today. The origins of Tuff Crowd (life is a tuff crowd), how hard it is to start a business and the dedication you need to be successful. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inkednba/  

Brand new to the tat game, Myles has always been interested in self-expression and the creative arts. His sister got him started with their matching tattoos, now with his foot in the door the addiction has started. Myles lucked out finding his tattoo artist Deanna James in Dallas, Texas. Growing up in a strict family he remembers what was drilled into his head about the preconceived notions around being black and having tattoos. Now established in life and within the NBA, Myles has created his own platform and following allowing him to do what he wants how he wants. He touches on how the NBA has played a large role in normalizing tattoo culture. Now that he’s started stay tuned for one bored summer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inkednba/