LeBron James, Lakers top the NBA in jersey sales

James boasts the most popular jersey on the league's merchandise list and Los Angeles had the highest selling team jersey.

LeBron James and the Lakers are at the top of the NBA — no, really.

James boasts the most popular jersey on the league's merchandise list and Los Angeles had the highest selling team jersey, according to NBA Store sales.

Stephen Curry and the Warriors fell into second in both categories after topping the charts last season and spending three consecutive regular seasons at No. 1.

The rankings are based on sales since the beginning of the 2018-19 season.

the NBA's most popular jersey and team merchandise lists... based on @NBASTORE sales since the beginning of the 2018-19 NBA Regular Season! pic.twitter.com/KxqUCpLfrE

— NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2019

 

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, Celtics guard Kyrie Irving and 76ers center Joel Embiid rounded out the top five most popular jerseys while their respective teams also finished in the top-five most popular team jerseys. Boston, Philadelphia and Milwaukee all trailed L.A. and Golden State.