Ben Henderson was recently featured on a web episode series entitled “My Ink” which follows athletes as they get tattoos. The online feature includes an interview with the athlete as they discuss the meaning and reasons behind their ink.
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I’ve always thought that there should be a series like this for the NBA. The online feature also includes skateboarder Ryan Sheckler (from MTV’s “Life of Ryan” fame), NBA player J.R. Smith and NFL football player Ray Rice among others. Henderson describes the meaning of some of his Korean tattoos in an interview with me back in 2010. The obvious cynic would ask why someone needs so much ink and perhaps someone like Henderson could spend the extra time in the tattoo chair focusing on things like defending an arm bar. But, it is these “get to know you” type episodes that helps a fighter gain press and should aid with opportunities outside of the Octagon
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