The NBA League threatens Cleveland Cavaliers’ J.R. Smith to a large fine, every game, if he doesn’t cover up his “Supreme” tattoo. The logo is by a New York-based streetwear company, and is tattooed on the back of his right calf.
League spokesman, Mike Bass, told ESPN, “The NBA rules prohibit players from displaying any commercial logos or corporate insignia on their body or in their hair.” However, under the NBA’s uniform policy, wearing the sleeve also is a violation. But, the dress code does not mention any such limitations for players wearing tattoos. Plus, other players in the league have similar tattoos, like Marcin Gortat, who is not sponsored by Nike but has a Michael Jordan jumpman logo tattooed, also on his calf.
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