In the Paint Tattoos of the NBA and the Stories Behind Them
In the Paint Tattoos of the NBA and the Stories Behind Them by Andrew Gottlieb, published by Hyperion on November 12, 2003, offers a visual exploration of the tattoos that adorn NBA players. This edition features 112 pages filled with photographs showcasing the most intriguing tattoos in the league, accompanied by firsthand accounts that reveal their meanings and origins. The book highlights the evolution of tattoos in the NBA, from Dennis Rodman’s early prominence as a tattooed player to the current trend where approximately 70% of players are inked.
Readers will find a detailed look into the personal stories behind these tattoos, including those of notable players like Allen Iverson and Stephon Marbury. The book delves into the significance of various designs, some of which are prominently displayed while others remain hidden beneath jerseys or socks. In the Paint provides an intimate glimpse into the locker room culture of the NBA, emphasizing the connection between players and their body art within the context of sports and recreation.
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Photographs of the wildest, weirdest and most interesting tattoos of the NBA, accompanied by firsthand accounts of what the tattoos mean and why they’re there en years ago, Dennis Rodman was the only NBA player with tattoos worth mentioning and back then he was considered a freak. Now around 70% of the league is ‘tatted out.’ The game is played so fast that it’s hard to tell what even the most obvious tattoos actually are. And some of the most interesting ones are hidden behind jerseys or under socks. Allen Iverson has more than two dozen tattoos-some you can see, some you can’t. Some are obvious, like his nickname, ‘the answer,’ and some are cryptic like ‘Jewelz,’ or ‘NBN.’ What’s on Stephon Marbury’s forearm? What’s covering Cherokee Parks’ entire body? In the Paint takes you in the locker room and as close as you can get to the tattoos and the stories of the NBA.
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