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With the NBA's current tattoo rate hovering around 56 percent, you're now in the minority if you're not sporting future regrets. To the budding baller, consider going D-Wade and keep that cavity inkless, that in itself can be a statement. Who wants to make a mistake anyway?
If you want ink, do it, if that's the way you wanna express yourself then be you, some tattoos look dope. But please heed these warnings before stopping by the parlor after a night on the town. When you recover from a hangover and nervously check the mirror don't say Complex isn't looking out for you. Check out the Craziest NBA Tattoos, Part II
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John Salmons and Jermaine O'Neal, "Person Who Sells Coffins"
According to our sources (Rosetta Stone, Level 1), these tattoos literally translate to “person who sells coffins.” Maybe in China that’s the most terrifying profession ever, but in the land of five dollar footlongs we have to look it up to figure it out.
Carmelo Anthony, Who Can I Trust
Is that a question or a statement? Maybe 'Melo was short on cash and couldn't afford the question mark.
Robert Swift, Sleeves
Tattoos are hit or miss. Sometimes they make you look tough and sometimes they make you look like a guy that doesn't leave a foreclosed home. We'll let you decide which camp the former No. 12 overall pick is in.
DeShawn Stevenson, No. 2
That headline could mean something completely different since for the most part his game is crap. But we're confused at what happens when he has a different number?
Derrick Rose, "Poohdini"
Come on D. Rose, you paid money for that "Poohdini" tat? Shit is mad wack, son.
Chris Bosh, Back
This is a common misconception, it's actually a birthmark.
Nate Robinson, Seattle Skyline
He's going to get the "Jumpman" for his next tat, since Bulls fans were acting like he was the second coming.
Solomon Jones, Florida
Two options for how this Florida/Alligator combo found it's way on skin. The first is that it could have some sort of deep personal meaning behind it. The other is he was absolutely shitfaced when he got it.
J.R. Smith, Everything
We're not sure if J.R. Smith is just an addict or if he's about to get himself intentionally arrested to break his brother out of prison. Either way, we think he'll contribute to a tattoo-free NBA within a few generations after they see how ridiculous these dudes look as senior citizens.
Dennis Rodman, Bulls on Chest
Dennis actually looks restrained compared to some of the current-gen. Still, we'd bet those titty Bulls made a lot less sense when he was on the Lakers or the Mavericks. Our apologies to 'the Worm' if those tats came post-career. He's still got some room on that bod for a Kim Jong Un tribute.
Brad Miller, And 1
We already covered his Scrappy Doo tattoo but this And 1 logo isn't much better. Perfect ambassador for streetball.
Shawn Marion, Demon Bird Mothballs
Apparently "Demon Bird Moth Balls" is the literal translation of Marion's tattoo on his right leg (which he reportedly wanted to say "The Matrix" who knew tattoo artists hadn't mastered Chinese?). It could be worse, Shawn, at least it doesn't say "I Eat Kitten Penises."
Kevin Durant, Everything
We always thought KD was without a 'too because his arms were clean. And then after seeing his torso (both front and back) we realized that his arms probably just couldn't hold tats because they were so skinny.
LeBron James, Chosen-1
This type of humility in such a great athlete is why we don't mind forking over a couple Benjamin's for a game.
Mike Bibby, Ball and Hoop
Some of these tattoos contain deep personal momenst, so we're afraid to make fun but this Bibby tat seems like he just couldn't think of anything else. I play basketball...so how 'bout a basketball hoop?
Luke Walton, Little Wheats
When you have a lame nickname you don't put it in stone. We don't see Larry Legend with "The Hick From French Lick" sprawled across his back. Let's forgive Luke, this was his second choice behind "Squandered Genetics" and his 'Dead Head' tat.
Deron Williams, Panther
This is why you don't get big ass tattoos. When you over do it, it just looks like a massive ink splotch or a bruise after getting punched by the Incredible Hulk.
Robert Sacre, DMX and Snoop
We here at Complex have made our thoughts known on wearing another man's name on your back. Some agree, some don't, it's cool. But can we all admit getting another man tattooed on you is taking it too far?