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| LeBron has “CHOSEN1″ tattooed on his back. Rumors that this tattoo was there when LeBron was born remain unconfirmed. Kidding aside, he got that after Sports Illustrated gave him the title on one of the covers, while he was still in High School. |
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| LeBron’s first arm tattoo – seems like something hairy, wearing a crown, that would later be transformed into a more distinct lion-head. |
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| In High School, he had to wear plasters to cover up his tattoos. School’s policy. |
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| First NBA season – this is how King James came into the league. His lion-head logo got some new scripting – King (above) and James (below). |
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| Also, his left arm has two tattoos – “Beast” and “Hold My Own”. |
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| Not a lot changed over the first two years in the NBA. In his third NBA season LeBron shows off a new tattoo – “Price James” – in honor of LeBron Jr.’s first birthday. |
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| 2006 Playoffs – notice there’s no WITNESS logo at this point. |
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| It’s difficult to catch LeBron w/o his jersey on. This photo was taken during the 2006 Fiba WCOB. He has a very small tattoo on his chest. Pictures are too small to determine what it reads. Update: According to L23 With Big Z it says “Gifted Child.” |
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| After quite a successful 2006 Playoffs run, King James got a new tattoo on his leg. On his right calf is the word “Witness,” a reference to Nike’s famous campaign during the post-season. |
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| Coming into his 4th NBA season LeBron tattoo’ed a large “330″ on his right forearm. It’s a reference to his hometown – Akron – area code. |
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| He got plenty of new tattoos in his 4th year, but at this point his right shoulder was clean from any ink. |
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| Here’s the other side of his Akron tattoo. It says “No one can see through what i am except for the one that made me” in script inside an old unrolled paper script (thanks chris23). Also, notice a change in the “Hold My Own” left arm tattoo. Images of birds flying were added around this tattoo. |
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| At this point LeBron didn’t have the “L” and “J” scripted on his triceps. He got that during his second NBA Playoffs appearance. See the next photo. |
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| In the second round of the 2007 NBA Playoffs, during Cavaliers’ six days rest waiting for the next opponent, James got some new ink… “L” and “J” letters – his initials, of course – scripted on his triceps. |
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| The new tattoo over the lion-head says “Gloria” in honor of Gloria James – LeBron’s mom. Additionally, notice two small tattoos on Bron’s hands. On his right hand there’s a K-J-1, which most likely means King James 1.0. |
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| Here’s a close up of the 330 (Akron) tattoo on Bron’s right forearm. |
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| Close up of “Gloria”. |
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| During the summer, before joining the USA Basketball Training Camp, LeBron tattooed names of his second son – Bryce Maximus – of his left forearm. |
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| Going into his fifth NBA season, LeBron modified the “Hold My Own” tattoo and his left biceps. |
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| Above his right wrist, there’s yet another small tattoo. It is hard to interpret without a close up. |
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| Another look at the Bryce Maximus tattoo on his left forearm, commemorating the birth of King James’ second son. |
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| Right arm. |
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| “L” & “J”. |
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| Forearms. |
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| Witness. |
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| Both arms – close up. |
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| Sixth NBA season – LeBron comes in with some modifications on his left arm. The “Beast” is now surrounded with stars and the “Hold My Own” got some color. |
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| The “Prince James” tattoo has been changed as well. There’s much more graphic in the background. |
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| Chest. |
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| Forearms. |
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| Forearms. |
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| Back of his left forearm tattoo. Not sure what is says. |
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| Close up of James’ lion/dragon thing chest tattoo. Photo taken during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. |
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| LeBron’s tattoos in full glory. |
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| Triceps/forearms. |
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| Witness close up. |
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| Entering the 2009 NBA Playoffs LBJ was seen with a new tattoo during one of the practice sessions in the first round. Below the lion/dragon image on his chest there’s a “Family” written in script on the right side of his abdomen. Also, there seems to be something on the other side too. So far there are no pics. |
Nick Niedzwiadek on 07 Feb 2009 at 12:26 pm | permalink | quote me
WOW dudes got a ton of ink going on hes gonna start running out of room soon
FromLeBron James’ Tattoos - Learn and See All About King’s Ink | NIKE LEBRON - LeBron James - News | Shoes | Basketball on 09 Feb 2009 at 4:33 am | permalink | quote me
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Fromrj on 09 Feb 2009 at 9:38 am | permalink | quote me
reminds me of michael scofield in prison break
FromIH on 09 Feb 2009 at 2:09 pm | permalink | quote me
Thats some real nice ink…the free throw shot is MONEY
and it all means something, i think its stupid when people get tats for the hell of it with no reason!
never noticed his sons portrait before, i like the gloria/lion and his L and J the best
IDL
FromJ on 09 Feb 2009 at 4:00 pm | permalink | quote me
thanks for taking the time to do this
Fromjonny on 09 Feb 2009 at 5:31 pm | permalink | quote me
good job!
Frommelo_22 on 09 Feb 2009 at 6:07 pm | permalink | quote me
Idiot….he shouldve been clean like any great aka jordan hes going to regret it in about 3 years lol
FromENDs on 09 Feb 2009 at 6:13 pm | permalink | quote me
nice job and yeah nice lookin tats, its crazy how he kept gettin them redone so they look bigger and better, pretty cool
FromL23 With Big Z on 09 Feb 2009 at 6:23 pm | permalink | quote me
At picture #8 the 2006 Fiba WCOB, the very small tattoo on his chest says: Gifted Child, and siick tattoos.
FromKNG_OF_AKRN on 10 Feb 2009 at 1:18 pm | permalink | quote me
melo_22 FYI jordan has ink too…!!!! its an OMEGA
FromTRUTH 4 U HATERZ!!! on 11 Feb 2009 at 7:28 pm | permalink | quote me
Lebron got beautiful ink. Nice job! Way to go Bron
FromHostile on 17 Feb 2009 at 2:05 pm | permalink | quote me
Wow i love this dude he is really the next best thing in NBA history… gud luck with your game and tattoos lol
FromNiklas on 26 Feb 2009 at 6:19 am | permalink | quote me
It’s so cool. I especialy love the Beast v.2 tattoo!
FromNarda JAMES on 26 Feb 2009 at 2:33 pm | permalink | quote me
My man is doing it big with the tats!! imma soon follow after him and set similar ones
Fromchris23 on 27 Feb 2009 at 4:05 pm | permalink | quote me
the inside forearm of his 330 tattoo says “No one can see through what i am except for the one that made me” in script inside an old unrolled paper script.
FromJohnmcfarlane on 07 Mar 2009 at 12:15 am | permalink | quote me
awesome job
FromOmegaManSPR08 on 08 Mar 2009 at 12:08 am | permalink | quote me
no KNG_OF_AKRN jordan does not have any ink…that omega is a brand, done with a branding iron. It signifies his membership in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity inc. he pledged while at North carolina. It is a predominantly black fraternity apart of the divine nine. It is not associated with any white greek organizations…Michael Jordan has no tattoos…Lebrons does have some very cool art work on his body tho!
Fromnongzki on 18 Mar 2009 at 8:58 am | permalink | quote me
king james d beast!!great!!
Fromhe is CHOSEN 1!!!
nick chad on 25 Mar 2009 at 8:39 pm | permalink | quote me
his tattoos go so hard ima get mi area code on mi forarm wen i get 18
Fromjustis on 06 Apr 2009 at 12:14 pm | permalink | quote me
king james is the man the best in the NBA
Fromcoreys on 10 Apr 2009 at 6:19 pm | permalink | quote me
he’ll never run out of room, he just keeps gettin bigger, just look at them arms. lebron+mo=championship!!!!!
FromDan on 13 Apr 2009 at 12:55 am | permalink | quote me
On 09-02-2009 at 6:07 pm, melo_22 wrote:
Jordan actually has a horseshoe tattoo on his chest.
Fromahlin on 21 Apr 2009 at 10:23 am | permalink | quote me
im so evil and better dan u hahahahahahaha
Fromahlin on 21 Apr 2009 at 10:25 am | permalink | quote me
alexandra is evil (yeah)
Fromahlin on 21 Apr 2009 at 10:27 am | permalink | quote me
im betta den u
Fromahlin on 21 Apr 2009 at 10:30 am | permalink | quote me
:confused: y dd u bcome a basketball player?
Frombooboo on 21 Apr 2009 at 9:09 pm | permalink | quote me
the tat choosen 1 on brons back what kind of letters r they?
Fromel tenazas 9 on 24 Apr 2009 at 12:11 pm | permalink | quote me
LeBron el rey james es muy buen jugador pero esperemos que nole pase como lo que paso con denis rodman con el exeso de tattos que los hace ver muy diferentes con respecto a su apariencia y para mi en respecto no me ningun buen ejemplo y michael jordan si
Fromkaz on 25 Apr 2009 at 1:01 am | permalink | quote me
back of his left forearm reads the #’s 106614
Fromno idea what the motive behind it is tho ..
Kostas 29 on 04 May 2009 at 9:45 am | permalink | quote me
it combines great with the agressivness of his game. he is so strong and big.For sure he will be part of nba history… the greatest point forward ever!!!
FromKobe Bryant on 09 May 2009 at 10:31 pm | permalink | quote me
Lebron’s tats make him look like a thug. I hope sponsors start dropping him. Idiots who get these tats thinking they are emulating him — realize that you will never make NBA salaries and will have trouble finding a job.
FromLBJ23 on 10 May 2009 at 2:17 pm | permalink | quote me
on his right hand its Akrons telephone number
FromBron Bron on 16 May 2009 at 2:31 am | permalink | quote me
the other tattoo oppisite of the family one on his abdomen says loyalty….just ballin, sick idea for one of the most unique atheletes the world and the game has ever seen
FromAngela Johnson on 20 May 2009 at 10:12 am | permalink | quote me
Wow Lebron You are so Awesome You made me wanna do Basket ball.Thanks PLEASE BEAT ORLANDO MAGIC PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FromJB on 22 May 2009 at 11:01 pm | permalink | quote me
the tat on his chest is a gryphon. look it up youll understand. nice story otherwise.
FromKing rjay on 28 May 2009 at 7:18 pm | permalink | quote me
On 09-05-2009 at 10:31 pm, Kobe Bryant wrote:
Are you an idiot? You label people as thugs just because they have tattoos? What about all those bikers or tattoo artist are they thugs too? Its 2009 and you think its 1960 get with the times old timer!!!
FromMeezy on 04 Jun 2009 at 7:57 pm | permalink | quote me
On 25-04-2009 at 1:01 am, kaz wrote:
his kids bday
LeBron Jr 10/6
FromBryce 6/14
ENGLISH24 on 14 Jun 2009 at 6:00 pm | permalink | quote me
that is some siiick art work!
LeBron..keep doing your thing man!
FromCALIRIDER209 on 23 Jun 2009 at 3:12 am | permalink | quote me
TO SET EVERYBODY STRAIGHT MICHAEL JORDAN DOES HAVE A TATTOO.IT IS THE OMEGA.
Fromlb23#1 on 03 Jul 2009 at 11:19 pm | permalink | quote me
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lb23#1 on 03 Jul 2009 at 11:20 pm | permalink | quote me
he gots a small sp on his wrist on his right arm dont kno what it means
FromAlex on 09 Jul 2009 at 4:13 am | permalink | quote me
To bad with all that money he still can’t buy any class. Such trashy tats he’s got, no depth or real meaning. I lost respect for KOBE with the first trashy tat but at least he has enough grace and class to realize tats are for insecure men who think some ink means something and then he stopped.
Fromlil' bron on 21 Jul 2009 at 4:21 pm | permalink | quote me
great tats man nice job with that ink bron bron u the best baby u the best
Fromlil' bron on 21 Jul 2009 at 4:22 pm | permalink | quote me
and i’m actually from romania not freakin’ italy:))
FromJoker on 24 Jul 2009 at 9:53 pm | permalink | quote me
nice,greetings from Romania!
Fromninapina on 06 Aug 2009 at 6:23 am | permalink | quote me
lol this whole thing is kinda stalkerish don’t you think…but i enjoyed it anyway lol
FromSharlin Peniel Paniagua Comas on 06 Aug 2009 at 1:43 pm | permalink | quote me
HOLA MI HERMANO LEBRON, COMO TEVAS ERES UNA ESTRELLA DEL BALONCESTO PROFESIONAL, ERES UNOS DE MI JUGADORES FAVORITOS AL IGUAL QUE COBY, ESPERO QUE TU Y COBY LLEGUEN A LA FINAL DEL PROXIMO A?O ATT: EL SHARLY QUE ESTA QUEMENDO EL ARO…
FromJefe on 19 Sep 2009 at 1:57 pm | permalink | quote me
tattoos look ugly because unless you are up close, which you never, you can’t even tell what they are.
He’s going to regret it. 24 years old and already covered. His tastes will change, but his tats are for life.
FromDroptheJ on 25 Sep 2009 at 1:34 am | permalink | quote me
Have the same birthday as him, yaya. Born to achieve greatness. and ALEX, every word on him means something. they all have a meaning to HIM, not necessarily YOU. but then again, its HIM they matter to.
Fromnate soland on 25 Sep 2009 at 7:46 pm | permalink | quote me
I watched him practce a few weeks ago and I think on his other ribs it said honor.
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FromBen on 11 Oct 2009 at 1:28 am | permalink | quote me
Wow…looks nice. If I had arms like that I would do the same thing
FromBen on 11 Oct 2009 at 1:29 am | permalink | quote me
Its Windows 7 BTW not Win NT lol
Fromnathan on 04 Nov 2009 at 10:36 am | permalink | quote me
on his other ribs is said honor.
FromMike on 14 Nov 2009 at 2:49 pm | permalink | quote me
Tattoos are for morons, or is it morons are for tatoos?
FromBaby Ray on 27 Nov 2009 at 11:34 pm | permalink | quote me
King_of_Akron thats not a tat its a brand most if not all Omega psi Phi pledges receive one jordan doesnt have a tat melo was right
Frommar arellano on 07 Dec 2009 at 3:29 pm | permalink | quote me
man lebron is the best no matter wat and so are his tatz!! some people neeeda stopp beiing haterz!!!!!! FFAAAAAGGGZZZZZ
Frommark arellano on 07 Dec 2009 at 3:29 pm | permalink | quote me
oooops my names marK
Frommark arellano on 07 Dec 2009 at 3:37 pm | permalink | quote me
LEBRON IS A BEAST!!!!!!! NOW THAT TAT HAS MEANING
Fromlil dwyane on 20 Dec 2009 at 2:24 pm | permalink | quote me
great tattoos . . .
Fromam thinkin to use some of them
can anyone find me larger images of those tattoos . ..
thanks in advance . .! ! ! !
lil dwyane on 20 Dec 2009 at 2:25 pm | permalink | quote me
am using windows 7
FromBTW .. .
king james freak23 on 28 Dec 2009 at 5:36 am | permalink | quote me
i love the chosen 1 tatoo
Fromgrayor on 21 Jan 2010 at 1:44 pm | permalink | quote me
iam tatted to
FromLil D on 30 Jan 2010 at 9:33 pm | permalink | quote me
bron,
Fromtats are for freaks! DON’T BE A FREAK
Lil D on 30 Jan 2010 at 9:35 pm | permalink | quote me
Your gonna regret em and wanna give em back but you can’t. Dumb move L23 DUMB MOVE
FromLil D on 30 Jan 2010 at 9:36 pm | permalink | quote me
Dumb Move
Fromjay on 04 Feb 2010 at 6:37 pm | permalink | quote me
nice job. i’ve been wondering what his tattoos were of. he’s got some nice work done and like how he’s modified his ink also. ither way ink or no ink Lebrons a beast. however it seems many NBA players are going overboard with their ink. like monta,birdman,josh smith, etc.
Fromennio on 11 Feb 2010 at 1:35 pm | permalink | quote me
go james
FromLBJ4EVA on 22 Feb 2010 at 6:56 pm | permalink | quote me
Wow seriously some people are way too critical. LeBron’s tattoos all have meaning. I have a few and I’ve had them for a long time. I got them when I was a teenager and because they have meaning it doesn’t matter how long I have them they still mean something to me and I love them.
Frominayah on 27 Feb 2010 at 6:47 pm | permalink | quote me
lebron is so sexy
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