Here's what NBA players looked like before they were covered in tattoos

NOW: Chris "Birdman" Andersen

Andersen in 2003

NOW: J.R. Smith

Smith in 2004

NOW: Carmelo Anthony

Anthony in 2003

NOW: Iman Shumpert

Shumpert in 2009

NOW: LeBron James

James in 2003

NOW: Monta Ellis

Ellis in 2007

NOW: Jamal Crawford

Crawford in 2001

NOW: Wilson Chandler

Chandler in 2006

NOW: DeMarcus Cousins

Cousins in 2009

NOW: LaMarcus Aldridge

Aldridge in 2006

NOW: Matt Barnes

Barnes in 2002

NOW: Brandon Jennings

Jennings in 2008

NOW: DeAndre Jordan

Jordan in 2007

BONUS: Can you even tell who this former player is? This photo is from 1988.

Yup, it's Dennis Rodman.

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