Tattoos are a culture in the NBA, and many stars use tattoos to express their feelings. As the carrier of Chinese culture, Chinese characters have considerable charm and influence. Many stars in the NBA like to have a few Chinese characters tattooed on their bodies, which is both cultural and unique. However, some players did not fully understand the meaning of the Chinese, and many jokes were made about this. Next, let’s take a look at the 5 most distinctive Chinese tattoos in the NBA:
1. Kenyon Martin (Tattoo: Worrying about gains and losses)
Martin was the No. 1 pick in the NBA that year , he has great physical fitness, and it is common for him to be selected into the top five dunks of the day. In the Nets, he and Kidd cooperated very well inside and outside. He helped the team reach the finals for two consecutive years in 2002 and 2003. However, they encountered the powerful Lakers and Spurs successively and failed to win the championship. This famous powerful forward likes Chinese culture very much, but the tattoo he has on his arm is actually "worry about gain and loss". Obviously Martin did not really understand the meaning of this idiom. Having such a derogatory word tattooed really made Chinese fans dumbfounded.
2. Wilson Chandler (Tattoo: Qian Dele)
The former CBA star Wilson Chandler is well known to Chinese fans. His physical fitness and excellent shooting ability are his distinctive features. While playing for Zhejiang Guangsha, Chandler showed great strength, averaging 26.6 points and 11.6 rebounds per game, leading Guangsha to the playoffs, and returned to the NBA soon after. While playing in China, he also had his name tattooed in Chinese on his arm. However, I don’t know whether it was due to miscommunication or Chandler’s unfamiliarity with the place and the fact that he didn’t find the right tattoo shop. These three words were tattooed as "Money is enough". In this way, a name became an exclamation with ink humor. word!
3. Marcus Camby (Tattoo: Mian ethnic group)
Marcus Camby is an outstanding representative of the 1996 golden generation. He was good at defense in his career. Camby won the block title 4 times, was selected to the All-Defensive Team 4 times, and was elected the league's Best Defensive Player in 2007. Although Camby has been plagued by injuries, as long as he stands on the court, he will devote himself to the team and contribute all his energy. At this point, Camby's Chinese tattoo is very suitable. The two characters "Mianzu" represent Camby's voice. The word "Mianzu" means to encourage himself to do everything seriously and well. Looking after his family. It seems that Marcus Camby is very dedicated to his career and family.
4. Derrick Rose (Tattoo: Patience)
Derrick Rose was once an omnipotent superstar. In the 2010-2011 season, he led the Chicago Bulls to the top of the league. With a strong performance that ranked first in record, he also surpassed LeBron James at his peak and became the youngest regular season MVP in NBA history. Unfortunately, repeated knee injuries almost ruined Rose's career. Just when people thought he would be forced to retire, Rose bravely stood on the court again this season. After scoring 50 points against the Jazz, Rose's emotional tears moved many people. Perhaps the answer to Rose's rebirth can be found in his Chinese tattoo, which is "patience".
It is this love and persistence for basketball that allowed him to be reborn!
5. Allen Iverson (Tattoo: Loyalty)
Allen Iverson was once the belief of many basketball people. He would never admit defeat and would stand up to the strong. The strong momentum moved countless people. When he first entered the league, he dared to challenge the accomplished Michael Jordan. In 2001, he led the 76ers all the way to the finals. Even though he was covered in injuries and the team's strength was hugely different from the Lakers, he was still able to score 48 points single-handedly. A victory. This 1.83 meter little man has created too many classic moments for fans. The Chinese tattoo "loyalty" on his neck also represents Iverson's voice: loyal to himself, loyal to the team, loyal to family, and loyal to friends. It was his loyalty to the team that made him kiss the floor passionately when he returned to the 76ers' home court. The same loyalty to his friends also left him penniless. Perhaps it was this kind of loyalty that made Iverson's legendary career, and it also added a touch of tragedy.