The Orlando Magic’s Dwight Howard appears in the Top 5 on the NBA’s Most Popular Jerseys List for the first time, the NBA announced today. Howard makes a dramatic jump, moving from No. 10 to No. 3 on this year’s list. 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 Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant once again retained the top spot on the list, a ranking he has held since the start of the 2008-09 season. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James maintains the No. 2 spot, while the Chicago Bulls’ Derrick Rose appears in the Top 5 for the first time. The Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade rounds out the Top 5.
The Orlando Magic also rank in the Top 10 on the list of Most Popular NBA Team Merchandise, holding down the No. 6 spot.
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 TOP 10 TEAMS
1. Kobe Bryant – Los Angeles Lakers 1. Los Angeles Lakers
2. LeBron James – Cleveland Cavaliers 2. Boston Celtics
3. Dwight Howard- Orlando Magic 3. Cleveland Cavaliers
4. Derrick Rose – Chicago Bulls 4. New York Knicks
5. Dwyane Wade – Miami Heat 5. Chicago Bulls
6. Kevin Garnett – Boston Celtics 6. Orlando Magic
7. Chris Paul – New Orleans Hornets 7. Denver Nuggets
8. Paul Pierce – Boston Celtics 8. Miami Heat
9. Shaquille O’Neal – Cleveland Cavaliers 9. San Antonio Spurs
10. Pau Gasol – Los Angeles Lakers 10. Phoenix Suns
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
