A picture speaks a thousand words and perhaps, this is why people are getting more interested day by day in body painting and tattoos to secure a special moment, a person, or an achievement in life through the tattoo. And the legend of basketball has a strong penchant for adopting body arts as well. LeBron James is one of the most charismatic basketball players of the decade who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA.
In the 2003 NBA draft, he got the chance to build his empire in the league and his life is full of motivating stories which focus on the extraordinary journey of an ordinary man toward unprecedented stardom.
Moreover, the player has many tattoos on his body which depict his journey including the main focus of his life. So, it is time to have a look at LeBron James’s tattoos and the secrets behind them.
How many tattoos does LeBron James have?
King James has numerous tattoos on various parts of his body and according to multiple sources, the King of the Lakers has approximately over twenty tattoos on his entire body. Many of these tattoos carry meaningful messages related to LeBron’s life!
What are the meanings behind LeBron James’s tattoos?
Let’s uncover the hidden meaning of his tattoos.
- ‘Witness’
Position: Right Calf.
After the successful completion of the 2006 playoff games, he got the tattoo. Nick also aired a campaign with his collaboration which has this name as the title.
- ‘Chosen 1’
Position: Upper back.
In 2002, the basketball player was featured in Sports Illustrated magazine where he was introduced as the chosen one. This is how this one originated.
- ‘Crowned Lion King James’
Position: Right bicep.
- ‘Beast’
Position: Left bicep.
- ‘330’
The Lakers player was born in Ohio with which he feels an inseparable bond. 330 is the area code of the town where he belongs.
- What we do in Life Echoes in Eternity
Position: Right and left arm.
James believes joining NBA was the best decision in his life and he will enjoy the result of a winning decision for the rest of his life.
- Gifted Child
Position: Chest.
- Gloria
Position: Right arm
In the memory of his loving mom Gloria James, he got it.
- Prince James
Position: Left forearm
Prince James is the name of one of his sons.
- L and J
Position: Left and right triceps.
Short form of his name.
- Family
Position: Abdomen.
- Lion
Position: Chest.
This is Saint Mark Gospel’s lion. Through the tattoo, LeBron is sharing glimpses of his inner faith.
- HISTORY
Position: Left calf.
- Mamba 4 Life
Position: Thigh.
It was created to pay tribute to his friend and fellow basketball player Kobe Bryant who died in a plane crash.
King James has made a solid exhibition of his past, present, and future, and the significant figure and events of his life in this body painting. Let us know in the comment section which of the tattoo of the player is the most loved one to you.
