New York Knicks star guard J.R. Smith has had a bit of a roller coaster career thus far, but this year he is getting plenty of attention for the positive things he brings to a contending team. No one has ever doubted Smith’s athletic ability and/or skill set, what often comes into question is shot selection and attitude. You’ll be hard pressed finding a teammate that doesn’t like having the guy in the locker room.
Away from the court however, Smith is most known for his ink. There is hardly an inch of his body that isn’t covered in tattoos. And these aren’t just any tattoos, they are meaningful pieces of art that convey messages, motivate, and log memories. After the jump is a Q&A Smith recently did about his ‘ink’ with The YBF. Then scroll further down to see some detailed images of many of Smith’s tattoos. (*Click the images to enlarge*)
Q. What was the first tattoo?
A. A picture of me dunking. I was 15. Me and my sister both got one.Q. Do you keep track of how many tattoos you have?
A. I lost count.Q. How many did you have before you think you lost count?
A. It was around 70-something.Q. What does it mean to you to have your family members be a part of your body art?
A. It means everything. That’s why I have them.Q. Do you have one guy do all the work, or is it different people?
A. It’s different people.Q. Do you have a general thought process in deciding what to get next?
A. No, I never know what I’m going to get until I get to the tattoo parlor.Q. How many tattoo parlors do you think you have been in?
A. Probably a thousand. I’ve been to so many where I didn’t get a tattoo. Sometimes I watch or go in to see what’s new. It really depends on how I feel.
Read the full interview here.
