Inked NBA
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsThe home of NBA Tattoos. Looking beyond the stats, InkedNBA provides a platform for players and artists, allowing them to speak about the meaning and influence behind the art.
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Most memorable NBA tattoo?
April 08, 2022 08:00 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBJumping 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 - h...
Is Charlotte the best tatted team EVER?
March 31, 2022 07:00 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBWelcome 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...
Derrick Jones Jr. AirPlane Mode
March 25, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBWhen 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 N...
Devonté Green Unlimited Ammo
March 17, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBNever 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
Courtney Williams Swaggiest Women In Sports
March 10, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 34 MBOne 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 ...
Josh Smith
February 17, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBJ 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 - http...
Checking in! Trade Deadline, Future Plans
February 10, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBJumping 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
Chris Brickley everyone’s favorite trainer
January 27, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBEveryone’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 C...
Amir Johnson Head to Toe
January 20, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBTatted 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 o...
Ty Young Queen of Ink
January 13, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBTatted 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/
Brandon Jennings a True Pioneer
January 06, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBThe 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. ...
Myles Turner first tattoos and the crave for more
December 23, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBBrand 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...
Shane Larkin an overseas outlook
December 16, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBA familiar name in the basketball world, Shane, currently playing overseas, gives his perspective from outside the NBA and where his influence stems from along with some tattoo stories about playing with JR Smith and Jayson Tatum. This influence starts symbolically with his roots, Barry Larkin, Shane’s father and hero, a 12x All-Star and Hall of Famer in the MLB, and physically, with the roots of his body, on his legs. Done at Bang Bang Tattoos with Keith Hernandez in NYC, they went to w...
Markus Howard a deeper meaning
December 07, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBMarkus Howard of the Denver Nuggets talks us through all his ink and the meaning that each piece carries. From his first piece “Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ” to the cursive font that he handwrites himself. Not only does his faith inspire him daily, but its also reflected through the ink on his body. Markus shares how his family’s heritage are represented - Starting with the Puerto Rican flag representing his mother, to the Twin Towers, reflecting on how his dad w...
Who’s got the best ink in the league?
November 25, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 27 MBHappy Thanksgiving! Answering all the topics and questions from the IG story. I get into why I started Inked NBA, to my favourite tattoos in the league, tips on finding the best artist for you and who has the most underrated ink in the NBA! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inkednba/
Story time with Terrence Ross
November 11, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBOrlando Magic Vet Terrence Ross joins the pod with endless funny stories. Terrence talks about how he was peer pressured into his first tattoo and was scared of his moms reaction after. Terrence then looks back to his first sessions and compares them to sessions he has had recently. Ross then tells us a hysterical exclusive story about how former teammate and NBA tattoo icon James Johnson would get tattooed before and after games. Lastly Ross talks about what’s next for him and his tattoos, ...
Anfernee “Ant” Simons 0-100
November 04, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBYoung star for the Portland Trailblazers Anfernee Simons joins us to talk about how he went 0-100 with his tattoos. Ant always told others he wouldn’t get any tattoos, so when he showed up to training camp with a full sleeve it was a huge surprise for everyone. Ant wanted to go all out. The thought process behind the tattoos are what’s important, that’s what he admires in someone like Dame and his tats. When we look at his sleeve it draws from his upbringing, it starts with the “prayi...
Austin Rivers “Best sleeve in the league”
October 28, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBInkedNBA 2021 All NBA first tattoo team selection Austin Rivers joins us today and covers everything NBA tattoos. Austin gives us a look into his influences inside and outside the game, name dropping guys like Wiz Khalifa and Deron Williams. Rivers then talks about his super complicated routine when getting a new tattoo and explains that he never rushes into a piece. Austin then talks a little bit about the current culture of tattoos in the high-school basketball world and gives his advice t...
Steve Butcher gives us a inside look into the industry
October 21, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBOne of the worlds best Artists Steve Butcher shares his story about the influence Kobe Bryant had on his professional career. Butcher credits Kobe for his work ethic and mindset and explains how Kobe initiated his move from New Zealand to LA. Butcher also talks us through the story and process of Lonzo Ball’s iconic “Black Excellence” sleeve. Butcher recalls Lonzo tapping out midway through one of there many sessions. We then learn about the industry of tattooing and how different skin...
Robert Covington allergic to failure
October 14, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBRobert “RoCo” Covington joins Matt to talk about the evolution of his ink. How he views the body as a canvas and why tattoos are your personal life story. RoCo gets into how he spent quarantine getting tatted along with the explanation behind all of his new ink. We hear about his crazy 21 hour tattoo session, his future tattoo plans, and who inspired him in the tattoo world.
Sandro Mamukelashvili on staying authentic with your ink and the inspiration that goes into every tattoo
October 07, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBMilwaukee Bucks rookie “Mamu” has followed InkedNBA since his Seton Hall days. He joins us today with his artist Inkmanb. From cultural icons like Allen Iverson to 50 Cent we talk some of his first influencers. Growing up with strict parents he recalls his first tattoo and how he had to hide it from his dad for months. Drawing inspiration from some of the world’s greatest artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, Mamu thinks of these visionaries every time he gets tatted and Sandro ...
Danny Green talks championship sleeve and getting tattooed by the best in the game
September 30, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBThree-Time NBA champion Danny Green joins the podcast to talk about his latest championship sleeve and how he was able to get tattooed by three of the best artist in the sports world, Steve Wiebe, Steve Butcher and GangaTattoos. He brings us behind the scenes and talks about the insane amount of detail they put into each piece. We also talk about his superhero sleeve that him and Steve worked on last summer.
Nassir Little the creativity within the game
September 23, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MBThis week we talk with Portland Trailblazers forward Nassir Little. From his mom influencing him to get his first tattoo at 17 to looking up to guys like Birdman. Designing your ink so it fits on the court – the ultimate creativity within the game. Little talks about the progression of his tattoos and how they symbolize his come up in life, how he influenced teammates on their tattoo decisions, his top 5 tatted players in the league and much more.
Willie Cauley-Stein talks life with face tattoos and the evolution of tattoo culture in the NBA
September 16, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBWelcome to Inkednba, the only place that takes you behind the scenes to hear the genuine stories behind your favorite players ink. On the first episode host Matt Mangano talks to Dallas Mavericks center Willie Cauley-Stein. We hear about Cauley-Steins tattoo origin stories, the struggles he faces with having face tattoos, the explanation of his favorite pieces and a crazy story about a fan getting a tattoo of Willie on their leg.
Welcome to Inked NBA
September 10, 2021 13:45 - 1 minute - 2.33 MBSelf-expression is everything, express your interests, your journey, your story...through tattoos.