Stephen Curry, LeBron James lead the sale of NBA jerseys

Two iconic NBA stars and first-ballot Hall of Fame locks are dominating jersey sales early in the 2024-25 season. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry takes first place, with the forward of the Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James close behind second place.

Stephen Curry and LeBron James leading jersey sales this season

At 36 years old, Curry was officially named an All-Star starter on Thursday, earning the 11th All-Star selection of his storied career. While his 22.6 points per game average this season is his lowest since 2011-12 (excluding an injury-shortened 2019-20 season in which he played just five games), he remains a very influential and productive force on the court. .

Curry is averaging 6.3 assists per game and draining 4.3 three-pointers per game, all while shooting an impressive 40.7 percent from beyond the arc.

The four-time NBA champion, two-time MVP and one-time Finals MVP has already secured his legacy as arguably the greatest scorer in NBA history, holding the league record with an incredible 3,903 career 3-pointers.

At age 40, James also earned an All-Star starting selection, further extending his all-time record with an incredible 21st career All-Star appearance.

Similar to Curry, LeBron’s stats have dipped slightly this season, but he’s still putting up impressive numbers: 23.6 points, 8.9 assists, 7.7 rebounds and 2.2 three-pointers per game while shooting an efficient 51.1 percent from the field. games and 39.4 percent from the field. behind the arch.

Producing at such a high level at age 40 is almost unheard of, but for LeBron—a four-time NBA champion, four-time MVP, four-time Finals MVP and the league’s all-time leading scorer—it’s just another chapter in his remarkable 22-year career. career.

While some jerseys lose their appeal after a player moves teams, a Curry Warriors jersey or a James jersey — whether it’s the Lakers, Cavaliers or Heat — will remain timeless and iconic long after their careers are over.

Warriors and Lakers this season

Both Curry and James gave their fans plenty to celebrate this season, as they continue to be central figures in an intense Western Conference playoff race.

It’s been a season for Carrey’s Warriors, who are 11th in the West with a 22-22 record. They are just half a game behind the Phoenix Suns for the 10th seed—the final playoff spot—and just three games back of the sixth-seeded Los Angeles Clippers, keeping their playoff hopes alive.

Securing the 6th seed or higher is often a target for teams, as it allows them to bypass the tournament in play entirely. If the season ended today, James and the Lakers would safely avoid the playoffs, sitting in fifth place in the West at 24-18.

Other superstars who made the list

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, New York Knicks guard Jaylen Brunson and San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama round out the top five, showcasing a mix of established stars and rising talent in the league’s most popular jerseys.

When it comes to total sales of team merchandise on NBAStore.com, the reigning NBA champion Celtics sit atop the list, followed by the Lakers, Knicks, Warriors and Chicago Bulls, highlighting the enduring popularity of these legendary franchises.

The Suns are the only team with two players in the top 15, with Kevin Durant at 13th and Devin Booker at 14th.

Surprisingly, neither of the NBA’s top two teams cracked the top 10 in jersey sales this season, although they aren’t far behind. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, superstar of the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, is ranked 11th, while Donovan Mitchell of the NBA’s best Cleveland Cavaliers just made the top 15 at 15th.