LeBron James’ jersey is the most popular… again
LeBron James has a new team this season but one thing remains the same — his jersey is still the most popular among basketball fans.
James, who returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers this season after four years with the Miami Heat, topped the NBA’s most popular jersey list for a fifth consecutive year, according to figures released by the league on Monday.
Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors) rose five spots to number two on the list, which is based on overall sales from adidas and NBAStore.com over the final three months of 2014.
Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder), Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers) and Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls) rounded out the top five.
James, who returned to his original No. 23 Cavaliers jersey after wearing No. 6 in Miami, also helped the Cavaliers claim top spot on the team merchandise list for the first time.
Chicago are second on the team merchandise list, followed by the Warriors, Lakers and reigning NBA champion San Antonio Spurs.
Top 15 Most Popular NBA Jerseys:
1. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
2. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
3. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder
4. Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
5. Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls
6. Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers
7. Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks
8. Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs
9. Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat
10. Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers
11. Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
12. Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks
13. Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers
14. James Harden, Houston Rockets
15. Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans
Top 10 Most Popular Team Merchandise:
1. Cleveland Cavaliers
2. Chicago Bulls
3. Golden State Warriors
4. Los Angeles Lakers
5. San Antonio Spurs
6. Oklahoma City Thunder
7. New York Knicks
8. Miami Heat
9. Boston Celtics
10. Los Angeles Clippers
