Ben Simmons ranked 10th among NBA's 2017/18 most popular jerseys
The NBA announced their Most Popular Jersey list today, and Australian point guard Ben Simmons made an appearance on the top 10.
Statistics were gathered from NBAStore.com sales since the start of the NBA 2017/18 season. Simmons' jersey was ranked 4th last season in Australian online jersey sales, and 8th back in January on the most popular jersey list. Despite having dropped two places, Simmons' popularity still puts him ahead of All-Stars like Kawhi Leonard, Klay Thompson and Jimmy Butler.
Simmons' 76ers are currently tied 1-1 with the Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA playoffs, with Simmons' dominance evident in Game 1, with a 17 point, 14-assist and 9-rebound night.
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The young point guard recorded 24 points, 8 assists and 9 rebounds in the Game 2 loss.
Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors continues to top the most popular team merchandise list for the third consecutive season, and Simmons' Philadelphia 76ers maintain their position at third, behind the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Top 15 Most Popular NBA Jerseys
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Kyrie Irving, Boston Celtics
Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder
Kristaps Porzingis, New York Knicks
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
James Harden, Houston Rockets
Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers
Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs
Lonzo Ball, Los Angeles Lakers
Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors
Jimmy Butler, Minnesota Timberwolves
Top 10 Most Popular Team Merchandise
Golden State Warriors
Cleveland Cavaliers
Philadelphia 76ers
Los Angeles Lakers
Boston Celtics
Milwaukee Bucks
Oklahoma City Thunder
New York Knicks
Chicago Bulls
Houston Rockets