Stephon Marbury Better Not Be Changing His Number Any Time Soon

So after all the talk that Stephon Marbury could/should/nearly almost certainly will be heading elsewhere after this season, you have to wonder why on Earth he would go out and get a huge number inked on the side of his dome.

After all, there's a ton of downside. What if you get traded? What if your new number's not available? What if you're a Jeff Gordon fan? What if you realize 20 years from now you don't want half your face covered in ink? None of these questions stopped Starbury though.

Stephon Marbury NewStephon Marbury bounded off the Knicks team bus at Vegas' Valley High last night - a new tattoo inscribed on his left temple. The "3" logo found on his Starbury sneaker and apparel line is now a permanent part of his bald head.
Good thing the permanent tattoo ink wasn't used on his Knick jersey.

Now bear in mind that in this same article, about five lines down, Starbury discusses the fact that he might not be coming back next year. Not to mention that he knows he nearly got straight up cut before the season. Oh, and he's also been quoted as saying that "there was a reason then ... can't think of it now" with relation to another one of his tats.

Which begs the question -- all shoe deals and endorsements aside -- why on Earth are you getting a giant number tattooed on your head, Steph?

I know it has worked out well for everyone else that's ever gotten something like this done, but it just seems a little crazy to me ...

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

7-13-2008 @ 3:16PM

Free basing said...

Will,

Why don't you come out and say it? There is a difference between a hint at the unsoundedness of a decison and the heavy handed, ham job that you have done here. You don't know what the number three means in his life, all you know is that he wears the number for the Knicks and therefore...... Your work is really going into the toilet, just like Marbury you have been mailing it in lately.

7-13-2008 @ 3:05PM

vince said...

we needs picks!!

7-13-2008 @ 3:23PM

Ryne Nelson said...

I think it's a great idea for Marbury to tatoo his shoe logo onto his dome. Great for marketing when he's dominating on national television next season.

7-13-2008 @ 8:08PM

ryan said...

never been the brightest guy in the world, that's for sure

http://www.collegefastbreak.com/

7-13-2008 @ 9:52PM

Xavier said...

#3 is probably his IQ.

7-14-2008 @ 2:44AM

LB said...

Will and others

I don't think he is too worried about your thoughts at all. His decisions have made him over 150 million playing basketball and other millions from his shoe. So he will be fine. The tat can be removed also.