LeBron James, Lakers Claim NBA Bubble Title With Most Popular Jerseys, Merch
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 05:04PM By Barry Janoff
September 30, 2020: What happened in the NBA Bubble in Orlando did not stay in the NBA Bubble, as LeBron James had the best-selling jersey and the Los Angeles Lakers the top-selling team merchandise for the most unique second half of the 2019-2020 season.
In his first year with the Western Conference champion Lakers, Anthony Davis had the No. 3 best-selling jersey.
The Top Five also included No. 2 Luka Dončić (Dallas Mavericks), No. 4 Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics) and No. 5 two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Buck).
Results are based on NBAStore.com sales from July 30-Sept. 28.
Specific sales totals and financial figures were not shared.
Eastern Conference champions Miami Heat were No. 4 in team merchandise sales, reaching the Top Five in in the category for the first time since 2014, which followed Miami’s last appearance in the NBA Finals.
Jimmy Butler, in his first season with the Heat, was No. 10 in jersey sales.
2019-20 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies) made his debut and was No. 1 among rookies on the most popular jerseys list at No. 15 for July-September.
There were 12 different teams among the Top 15 best-selling jerseys, with the Lakers, Celtics and Brooklyn Nets each having two players in the category.
Top 15 Most Popular NBA Jerseys:
1. LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
2. Luka Dončić, Dallas Mavericks
3. Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers
4. Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
5. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
6. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
7. Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets
8. Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
9. Kawhi Leonard, LA Clippers
10. Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat
11. Kemba Walker, Boston Celtics
12. Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn Nets
13. Russell Westbrook, Houston Rockets
14. Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets
15. Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies
Top 10 Most Popular Team Merchandise:
1. Los Angeles Lakers
2. Boston Celtics
3. Chicago Bulls
4. Miami Heat
5. Golden State Warriors
6. Toronto Raptors
7. Dallas Mavericks
8. Milwaukee Bucks
9. Portland Trail Blazers
10. Denver Nuggets
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