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How a Bird Turned Into a Man - Chris Andersen Tattoos

Among all NBA players, Chris Andersen is the one who can proudly show off the most amazing tattoos. In this article I will try to describe this singular and often underestimated basketball player and his wonderful tattoos.

During this 2008/2009 NBA Season, Chris Andersen, also known as "The Birdman" (name he earned for his flying ability on the court and a couple of wings tattooed on his arms), has once again proved to be one of the best center in the NBA.

Nevertheless, he is still better known for his crazy hair-style and his many tattoos than for his basketball skills. Due to his tattoos and his defensive ability, Andersen has often been likened to an old NBA Star, Dennis Rodman.

Born July 7 1978 in Long Beach, California, Chris Andersen spent only a few years of his childhood in his homeland. As a teenager, he grew up in Texas, Iola, and he ended up choosing the University of Huston for his higher education. It did not take him too much time to understand he was not made to study. Therefore he tried to find an easier way to get a qualification at the little Blinn College in Brenham, where he managed to earn a diploma in just two years.

Nobody seemed to believe in his potential, as he was not picked by any team in the 1999 NBA draft. Therefore The Birdman had to start his basketball career in China with the Jiangsu Nagang.
In 2002 he finally joined a real NBA Team, the New Orleans Hornets, where he played some years with fluctuating performances.

In 2006 Chris Birdman Andersen was found positive for drugs. He got a two-year suspension for violating the league's drug policy. His career looked over. There are moments in life in which being a good player is not enough. You need to be a Man. Andersen had to prove he was not just a flying bird anymore; he needed the strength of a man to overcome the difficult moment and fly back to the rim again.

Well he proved it; he became a man and came back to the NBA in 2008 with his old team New Orleans Hornets.

Following the 2007-08 NBA season, Andersen agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Nuggets, where he is still playing. Andersen is currently second in the league in blocks per game.

During the seasons 2003-04 and 2005-06, Andersen bought thousands of dollars in tickets that were distributed among several different charities throughout the years.

But let's have a look at Chris Andersen tattoos, or at least the ones we could get a look at:

- A skull tattoo with a crown on his left biceps;
- Chains are tattooed on both his arms and his upper chest;
- Homage to his home state of Texas is inked on his right forearm;
- The words "Honky Tonk" on his stomach;
- Coloured wings are inked under both his arms; those are the wings of the only real Birdman in the NBA: An indelible sign of his flying ability and his love for tattoos. Curiosity: Andersen once admitted to crying "like a little girl" while getting his wing tattoos on both his inner biceps.
- A snow crystal on his left elbow;
- A basketball player making a Slam-Dunk on his right arm.
- Japanese signs on both his arms.

These are just a few of Chris Andersen Tattoos. Many others are visible but not clearly recognizable in many pictures online. Andersen got most of his tattoos compliments of his friend, tattoo artist John Slaughter in Denver.

Chest Tattoos For Men and Women - Tips and Ideas For Amazing Chest Tattoo Piece

The chest is an ideal area to get tattooed since its an area that can be inconspicuous and therefore discrete. It is safe to say though that chest tattoo theme is more popular with men that with women. The male tat enthusiasts like them because they make their pectoral bigger and more interesting. It adds a certain type of sex appeal and men definitely love them. Women on the other hand get them to express their femininity and sexual side.

The chest tattoos for men would be best displayed in cases where they can take their shirt off like in a beach or pool party maybe. Here are some ideas for designs for the male crowd:

• old school design like pin up girl, heart and skull
• tribal and celtic art
• animals like birds, dragon, panther and lion
• lettering designs
• angels and other religious symbol

Chest tattoos for women on the other hand are bent more on girly designs with symbolical meanings and feminine styles. Some examples of pretty designs are:

• flowers and vines
• stars and heart
• fairies and angels
• butterflies and dragonfly
• lettering and script designs

Before deciding to get this type of body art, one has to make sure that the design is well thought of and at least meaningful to the wearer. This lessen the possibility of regretting getting tattooed in the end. Also, the chest is a large area to get inked on so there are ample rooms for creativity and imagination. To make the most of the possible great artistry on this skin canvas, it is always best to consult with your artist about the design you are thinking of. He can always give you advice on how to execute it properly and whether it will be suitable for the location.

Chest tattoos for men and women can definitely create a bold statement either in a subtle or dramatic way depending on how its tattooed. How its going to come out is all in your hands so start searching for that one perfect tattoo design for your chest.