Death, taxes, the smoothness of Ray Allen’s jumper and Kobe Bryant leading the NBA in jersey sales are things you can pretty much count on. Since 2008-2009 season, each season “The Black Mamba” has obtained more minions than any other player in the league while LeBron James has finished second.
Based on sales numbers at the NBA Store in New York City and NBAStore.com. Bryant has dominated jersey sales, and the Lakers have dominated team merchandising sales.
Interestingly enough, after just his second year in the league. Derrick Rose finished forth in total jersey sales ahead of Dwyane Wade and Dwight Howard.
A list of the Top 15 Most Popular NBA Jerseys, below.
1. Kobe Bryant
2. LeBron James
3. Kevin Garnett
4. Derrick Rose
5. Dwight Howard
6. Dwyane Wade
7. Chris Paul
8. Paul Pierce
9. Kevin Durant
10. Carmelo Anthony
11. Nate Robinson
12. David Lee
13. Brandon Roy
14. Pau Gasol