Dorell Lawrence Wright, the famous American former professional basketball player was drafted in the 2004 NBA draft by the Miami Heat. It was the luckiest to have been selected directly out of high school. Dorell has played for teams including The Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Portland Trail Blazers. Dorell has got a huge number of tattoos that adorn his body especially his arms. Let us explore all of his tattoos and their meanings that they have for him.

 They all mean something. I have some family names on there, brother and sister, my nephew, first nephew, the California logo, some other ones. They hurt a lot, but they’re a little addictive. You want to keep fillin’ up.”

1. R.I.P Tattoo

Tattoo: R.I.P KB3 inked on Dorell’s right wrist. KB3 represents the initials of Dorell’s young friend cum Basketball player who died at the mere age of 16 years.

2. Philippines 4:13 Tattoo

Tattoo: On his right bicep, Dorell has got the lines inked from Philippines 4:13 from the Holy Bible which says, ‘“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me’.

Dorell’s deep faith in Jesus for all the decisions of his life, for all the choices of his life, this tattoo is his representation of his strong love and faith in God.

3. Three Skeleton Faces Tattoo

Tattoo: There are three skeletons inked on the inner side of Dorell’s right bicep. The first one is seen closing his ear, the second one has hands covering his eyes, and the third one covers his mouth.

Meaning: The tattoo of three skulls here, represents the real fact of our life, that, we should not hear evil, see evil, and speak evil.

4. Sword Tattoo

Tattoo: Sword, the symbol of power, confidence, protection, and strength is inked on Dorell’s right mid-arm.

5. Basketball Tattoo

6. Skull Tattoo

Tattoo: Skull, the symbol of death and evil is inked on Dorell’s left forearm.