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Steph Curry's #30 Is NBA'S Most Popular-Selling Jersey

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) - Once again, Steph Curry is number one, but this time it's not on the court. His jersey has earned the top spot as the best selling piece of team merchandise at NBA stores across the country.

It's no surprise. Look up at the stands at any Warriors game, at home or away. You'll see a sea of fans sporting Curry's ubiquitous #30 gold and blue jersey. It's a testament to just how much this Warriors guard and NBA Most Valuable Player is loved and admired.

Sacramento Kings v Golden State Warriors
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors signs autographs for fans prior to the game against the Sacramento Kings. (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

In fact, Warriors merchandise ranked number one overall in NBA sales in 2015, and set an all-time record last year -- selling six times more than the previous year.

Toronto Raptors v Golden State Warriors
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after Draymond Green #23 made a basket against the Raptors. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

The second most popular-selling jersey of 2015 belongs to Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, followed by L.A. Lakers' Kobe Bryant.

The only other Warriors player to make the top list was Klay Thompson, whose jersey ranked number 11 in NBA sales.


CBSSF.com writer, producer Jan Mabry is also executive producer and host of The Bronze Report. She lives in Northern California. Follow her on Twitter @janmabr.

 

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