DeShawn Stevenson, the former American Professional basketball player, is well-known for the fact that he played for six teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA) during his 13-year career. His qualities of defense and athleticism made him outstanding during his tenure. Besides his professional credibility, he is famous for his multiple body tattoos which include important names and religious inks. Let us explore his inks and the meanings that they hold to him.

DeShawn has got three children named, DeShawn Stevenson Jr., London Taylor Stevenson, Skye Christian Stevenson. He has got three portraits on his body and each of the portraits represents each of his child, as inked on his arms and biceps.

1. ‘2 Dj Sky’ Tattoo

2. Neck Tattoo

Tattoo: Deshawn has got the number 92 inked along with the word, ‘Family’.

Meaning: 92 is DeShawn’s number for Atlanta Shawks. Also, he became the first player to wear the number 92. He decided to have a ‘92‘ tattoo because he says it is the combo of two numbers close to his heart. 9 which is the one he wore for Orlando and 2 represents his time with Utah and Washington.

3. ‘333’ Tattoo

Tattoo: 333 inked on the inner side of his right arm.

4. Magic Spelling Skull Tattoo

5. ‘Killer Instinct’ Tattoo

Tattoo: On his right bicep, DeShawn has got a Basketball inked along with a dagger striking it hard thus producing blood all over. There are words inked surrounding the ball that says, ‘Killer Instinct’.

”You need to have the killer instinct in order to win the game, no killer instinct no winning”

6. ‘Cross’ Tattoo

Tattoo: There is a cross inked on his left arm.

Meaning: Cross is the symbol of one’s faith and religious beliefs i.e. Christianity.

7. ‘Two crosses and Dollar Bill’ Tattoo

Tattoo: Another pair of crosses is tattooed on Stevenson’s body which can be seen on the inner side of his right bicep. Also, we can see a dollar bill tattoo.