The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant once again retained the top spot on the NBA’s Most Popular Jerseys, a ranking he has held since the start of the 2008-09 season. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James maintains the No. 2 spot.
The rankings are based on sales at the NBA Store in New York City and NBAStore.com since the start of the 2009-10 NBA season.
The Orlando Magic’s Dwight Howard appears in the Top 5 for the first time, moving to three from 10,
the NBA announced. The Chicago Bulls’ Derrick Rose also appears in the Top 5 for the first time, at number 4. The Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade rounds out the Top 5.
This season marks the fourth with adidas as the official oncourt uniform and apparel provider for the NBA.
Below are the NBA’s Most Popular Jersey and the Most Popular Team Merchandise lists.
TOP 15 PLAYERS
1. Kobe Bryant; Los Angeles Lakers
2. LeBron James; Cleveland Cavaliers
3. Dwight Howard; Orlando Magic
4. Derrick Rose; Chicago Bulls
5. Dwyane Wade; Miami Heat
6. Kevin Garnett; Boston Celtics
7. Chris Paul; New Orleans Hornets
8. Paul Pierce; Boston Celtics
9. Shaquille O'Neal; Cleveland Cavaliers
10. Pau Gasol; Los Angeles Lakers
11. Carmelo Anthony; Denver Nuggets
12. Steve Nash; Phoenix Suns
13. David Lee; New York Knicks
14. Allen Iverson; Philadelphia 76ers
15. Kevin Durant; Oklahoma City Thunder
TOP 10 TEAMS
1. Los Angeles Lakers
2. Boston Celtics
3. Cleveland Cavaliers
4. New York Knicks
5. Chicago Bulls
6. Orlando Magic
7. Denver Nuggets
8. Miami Heat
9. San Antonio Spurs
10. Phoenix Suns
