The official account of the best basketball league in the world has published the Top 15 jerseys that fans have purchased the most so far during the 23/24 season. With big stars in the honor group, young emerging figures also stand out.
The NBA is evolving daily into an increasingly global and commercial product with millions of fans in the United States and around the world. It is for this reason that, as a tradition, when the regular season average is exceeded, the league led by Adam Silver revealed the list of the best-selling jerseys in North America and around the world, through the analysis of data collected in the official internet store of the American league.
Most purchased
The first place on the list may not surprise many. Stephen Curry surpasses LeBron James to obtain the first position after the 23rd, the Lakers had the best-selling jersey of the 22/23 campaign and consolidates himself as one of the faces of the NBA after 15 years of experience. Number 30 of the Golden State Warriors has made history, since his arrival in the league, he has been in the debate for the best point guard of all time alongside Magic Johnson.
With four rings, two MVPs (he won the 2015 one because the only player voted unanimously), an MVP of the finals and the title of best triple jumper in history Curry has the credentials to position himself as the most popular player today.
The second box is more unexpected. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum moved from third to second and sent LeBron James to close the podium. The Irish franchise figure has had a series of seasons in which he is clearly on the rise. After reaching the 2022 finals precisely against Curry’s Warriors and being one of the protagonists of the Eastern Conference, Tatum promises to continue dominating alongside those from Massachusetts for many years. .
In third position is the king. LeBron James, the main face of the NBA for 21 years, suffered the setback of having to leave the throne and fall to third position in the best-selling jerseys. With more than two decades of reign, the champion striker with Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers He remains one of the most popular, but this time he gave in to his lifelong rival and the youth of the Boston Celtics superstar. Despite the loss of ground in this area, it is noteworthy that James continues to delight fans every day and does not lower the level of competition that characterizes him so much. .
Position number four is a new face, but this comes to leave a mark in the next era . Victor Wembanyama arrived as a sensational rookie at the San Antonio Spurs and quickly became a global fan favorite. With the number one on his back, the young Frenchman intends to touch glory with the Texan franchise, just like he did. David Robinson And Tim Duncan .
The quintet is closed by Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. The Greek arrived in the NBA in 2013, but quickly won the hearts of fans of good basketball. With his two consecutive MVPs in 2019 and 2020, in addition to his ring in 2021 with the Wisconsin franchise, the powerful forward has become one of the basketball players with the most purchased jersey in the entire competition. . In 2023, it occupied the fourth position.
The top 15
The full list of 15 players with the best-selling jersey so far this season:
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