Earl Joseph “J. R.” Smith III is an American professional basketball player who is known to have last played for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is well known for his magnificent body which is covered in multiple body inks.

Smith says:

“People always say tattoos tell a story,” So, I mean, I think I got a hell of a story going on.”

“My tattoos are really pretty much off the fly,I mean, whenever I want to get something, I never really know what I’m gonna get until I get to the tattoo shop. So, when I get there, I just start picking stuff and then just get it.”

JR Smith is filled to the brim as far as tattoos go, with some even now onto his ears and close to his face. Smith actually committed that when he was younger he used to hate tattoos and never wanted to have them, but surprisingly now he is so much covered in inks that there is hardly any room for more tattoos.

Neck Tattoos

1. Logos Behind His Ears

Tattoo: J.R. Smith is tattooed with various designs of transformers and logos inked behind his left and right ear. On the backside of his left ear, there is also a dollar symbol tattooed.

2. Star Tattoos

Tattoo: The left and right side of J.R. Smith’s neckline is covered in four five-pointed stars of red colors on each side.

Meaning: Stars are considered to be the symbol of guidance in the difficulties of life just like they are the source of guidance in the dark night. They also represent the divine relationship with God and are the embodiment of truth.

3. Design Behind his Right Ear

Tattoo: The right side of J.R. Smith’s ear has a tattoo of a logo of an alphabet ‘B’ inked on it.

4. Cross Tattoo

Tattoo: The right side of J.R. Smith’s face has a tattoo of a cross inked on it. Cross represents his religious views (Christianity).

5. ‘SWISH’ Tattoo