In addition to being arguably the NBA's top two players, Stephen Curry and LeBron James lead the pack in terms of popularity as well, according to newly released sales figures.
Per Nina Mandell of USA Today, NBAStore.com announced Wednesday that the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers stars ranked No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in jersey sales from October 2015 through December 2015.
In addition to Curry and James, here's a look at the top 15 sellers from that time frame:
Curry and James clashed in last year's NBA Finals, which saw the Dubs come out on top, 4-2, despite James' strong performance.
Considering Curry is the reigning league MVP and James won the award on four occasions, it isn't surprising to see their names near the top of the list.
The same can be said for Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who came in at No. 3 in the final season of his illustrious career.
While fans have had no shortage of opportunities to buy Bryant jerseys over the years, the fact that he is riding off into the sunset has seemingly sparked interest in don ...
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Stephen Curry, LeBron James Lead NBA Jersey Sales from October to December 2015
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