Every Team’s Got One: Southwest Division

About one-sixth of NBA players have a tattoo of a basketball. It makes sense, lots of people commemorate their passions via tattoos: cyclists, chefs, shredders, LL Cool J. Still, what’s amazing is that every team has at least one player with a basketball tattoo, even the Hornets, who only have two tattooed players. Basketball tattoos range from iconic (Jordan jumpman; NBA logo), to narcissistic (Carlos Boozer’s self portrait), to symbolic (basketball wearing a crown, basketball meshed with a cross), to weird (Rip Hamilton’s gravestone). Going division by division, Every Team’s Got One will sort out the the highlights across the league, concluding here with the Southwest division. Click HERE to view other divisions.

Dallas Mavericks

Tyson Chandler:

Dominique Jones:

Houston Rockets

Courtney Lee:

Brad Miller:

Memphis Grizzlies

Darrell Arthur:

New Orleans Hornets

Trevor Ariza:

San Antonio Spurs

George Hill:

Richard Jefferson:



Every Team’s Got One: Pacific Division

About one-sixth of NBA players have a tattoo of a basketball. It makes sense, lots of people commemorate their passions via tattoos: cyclists, chefs, shredders, LL Cool J. Still, what’s amazing is that every team has at least one player with a basketball tattoo, even the Hornets, who only have two tattooed players. Basketball tattoos range from iconic (Jordan jumpman; NBA logo), to narcissistic (Carlos Boozer’s self portrait), to symbolic (basketball wearing a crown, basketball meshed with a cross), to weird (Rip Hamilton’s gravestone). Going division by division, Every Team’s Got One will sort out the the highlights across the league, continuing here with the Pacific division. Click HERE to view other divisions.

Golden State Warriors

Monta Ellis:

Acie Law:

Los Angeles Clippers

Jamario Moon:

Willie Warren:

Los Angeles Lakers

Matt Barnes:

Devin Ebanks:

Trey Johnson:

Luke Walton:

Phoenix Suns

Marcin Gortat:

Sacramento Kings

DeMarcus Cousins:

Marcus Thornton:



Every Team’s Got One: Northwest Division

About one-sixth of NBA players have a tattoo of a basketball. It makes sense, lots of people commemorate their passions via tattoos: cyclists, chefs, shredders, LL Cool J. Still, what’s amazing is that every team has at least one player with a basketball tattoo, even the Hornets, who only have two tattooed players. Basketball tattoos range from iconic (Jordan jumpman; NBA logo), to narcissistic (Carlos Boozer’s self portrait), to symbolic (basketball wearing a crown, basketball meshed with a cross), to weird (Rip Hamilton’s gravestone). Going division by division, Every Team’s Got One will sort out the the highlights across the league, continuing here with the Northwest division. Click HERE to view other divisions.

Denver Nuggets

Wilson Chandler:

Al Harrington:

J.R. Smith:

Minnesota Timberwolves

Michael Beasley:

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Oklahoma City Thunder

Nazr Mohammed:

Kendrick Perkins:

Thabo Sefolosha:

Portland Trail Blazers

Chris Johnson:

Wes Matthews:

Utah Jazz

Raja Bell:

Derrick Favors:

Earl Watson:



Every Team’s Got One: Southeast Division

About one-sixth of NBA players have a tattoo of a basketball. It makes sense, lots of people commemorate their passions via tattoos: cyclists, chefs, shredders, LL Cool J. Still, what’s amazing is that every team has at least one player with a basketball tattoo, even the Hornets, who only have two tattooed players. Basketball tattoos range from iconic (Jordan jumpman; NBA logo), to narcissistic (Carlos Boozer’s self portrait), to symbolic (basketball wearing a crown, basketball meshed with a cross), to weird (Rip Hamilton’s gravestone). Going division by division, Every Team’s Got One will sort out the the highlights across the league, continuing here with the Southeast division. Click HERE to view other divisions.

Atlanta Hawks

Jamal Crawford:

Josh Smith:

Charlotte Bobcats

Joel Przybilla:

Tyrus Thomas:

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Miami Heat

Mike Bibby:

Eddie House:

Mike Miller:

Orlando Magic

Jason Richardson:

Washington Wizards

Andray Blatche:

Rashard Lewis:



Every Team’s Got One: Central Division

About one-sixth of NBA players have a tattoo of a basketball. It makes sense, lots of people commemorate their passions via tattoos: cyclists, chefs, shredders, LL Cool J. Still, what’s amazing is that every team has at least one player with a basketball tattoo, even the Hornets, who only have two tattooed players. Basketball tattoos range from iconic (Jordan jumpman; NBA logo), to narcissistic (Carlos Boozer’s self portrait), to symbolic (basketball wearing a crown, basketball meshed with a cross), to weird (Rip Hamilton’s gravestone). Going division by division, Every Team’s Got One will sort out the the highlights across the league, continuing here with the Central division. Click HERE to view other divisions.

Chicago Bulls

Carlos Boozer:

Ronnie Brewer:

Derrick Rose:

Cleveland Cavaliers

Alonzo Gee:

Detroit Pistons

Ben Gordon:

Rip Hamilton:

Tracy McGrady:

Rodney Stuckey:

Ben Wallace:

Indiana Pacers

Solomon Jones:

James Posey:

Brandon Rush:

Milwaukee Bucks

Brandon Jennings:



Every Team’s Got One: Atlantic Division

About one-sixth of NBA players have a tattoo of a basketball. It makes sense, lots of people commemorate their passions via tattoos: cyclists, chefs, shredders, LL Cool J. Still, what’s amazing is that every team has at least one player with a basketball tattoo, even the Hornets, who only have two tattooed players. Basketball tattoos range from iconic (Jordan jumpman; NBA logo), to narcissistic (Carlos Boozer’s self portrait), to symbolic (basketball wearing a crown, basketball meshed with a cross), to weird (Rip Hamilton’s gravestone). Going division by division, Every Team’s Got One will sort out the the highlights across the league, starting here with the Atlantic division.

Boston Celtics

Shaquille O’Neal:

New Jersey Nets

Damion James:

Deron Williams:

New York Knicks

Carmelo Anthony:

Chauncey Billups:

Jared Jeffries:

Philadelphia Sixers

Andre Iguodala:

Toronto Raptors

Sonny Weems:



NBA tattoos


2012-13 NBA overall tattoo percentage: 56%
250 players with tattoos, 196 without [details]


2011-12 NBA overall tattoo percentage: 55% [details]
2010-11 NBA overall tattoo percentage: 53% [details]

A player-by-player, team-by-team guide to tattoos in the NBA. It is not an attempt to document every tattoo of every player–rather it is an attempt to provide a series of tools for sorting overall tattoo statistics in the NBA alongside glimpses into tattoo trends. Click on any team name below for player details of that team:

Hawks - Celtics - Nets - Bobcats - Bulls - Cavaliers
Mavericks - Nuggets - Pistons - Warriors - Rockets - Pacers
Clippers - Lakers - Grizzlies - Heat - Bucks - Timberwolves
Hornets - Knicks - Thunder - Magic - Sixers - Suns
Trail Blazers - Kings - Spurs - Raptors - Jazz - Wizards

Click HERE for a complete list of NBA players discussed on this blog.

Disclaimer: This info is collected completely anecdotally, mostly by watching games, but also through study of photos, interviews, and player profiles. It’s very likely that tattoos have gone unobserved or remain hidden, especially on non-superstar players. Every effort has been made to present the best possible information, but statistics should not be considered definitive. Please use Ask Me to share any relevant information.