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September 3rd, 2019

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You Have To See This Michael Jordan Tattoo by Steve Butcher

Watch the immortalization of Jumpman Jordan on a super fan, with hyper-realistic work by the infinitely talented Steve Butcher

GOAT Michael Jordan has been immortalized in ink on many, including the man who wears MJ’s famed #23 jersey on his back. Honored by more than just fans, Jordan tattoos are also on the court, including Marcin Gortat’s Jordan Brand’s “Jumpman” logo on his lower leg.

Robb Friedman, fine art sports painter and realtor, went to Steve Butcher for a tattoo portrait of basketball’s greatest of all time.

In the realm of sports portraits, New Zealand’s Steve Butcher is arguably the greatest of all time. Tattooing some of the best sports scenes you’ll ever see, Butcher’s love of the NBA often uses Kobe and the Lakers as his muse. As Butcher’s pieces practically come to life on the skin, looking at his tattoo portfolio, you almost feel like you are watching a highlight reel.

 

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@jumpman23 done on @robbfriedman at @inkies_tattoo @nba @espn @sportscenter @sportsillustrated @gettysport Done using @inkjecta @intenzetattooink @stevebutchersmambaglide @electrumstencilproducts @killerinktattoo @dermalizepro @mdwipeoutz @cheyenne_tattooequipment @gorillaglove @musotoku @sullenclothing @thelvxlightofficial @robbfriedman

A post shared by Steve Butcher (@stevebutchertattoos) on Aug 31, 2019 at 11:32am PDT

In an interview with Chris Brickley, the NBA’s most sought after trainer, INKED asked what pro basketball team he would want to play on, and he chose The 1996-1997 Chicago Bulls roster, for Jordan.

To see Friedman’s art, click here.

For more Steve Butcher tattoos, see below.

In the words of Marv Albert, Butcher is on fire!

 

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A post shared by Steve Butcher (@stevebutchertattoos) on Jun 4, 2019 at 11:29am PDT

 

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A post shared by Steve Butcher (@stevebutchertattoos) on Apr 4, 2019 at 11:48am PDT

 

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A post shared by Steve Butcher (@stevebutchertattoos) on Jun 20, 2019 at 11:44am PDT

 

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A post shared by Steve Butcher (@stevebutchertattoos) on Jun 11, 2016 at 1:00pm PDT

 

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A post shared by Steve Butcher (@stevebutchertattoos) on Jul 5, 2016 at 9:58am PDT

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