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 ...