Derrick Rose Has 6th-Most Popular NBA Jersey, Jimmy Butler Has 10th
(CBS) Bulls point guard Derrick Rose has the NBA's sixth-most popular selling jersey, while teammate Jimmy Butler checks in at No. 10 on the list, which was released Wednesday morning.
It's Butler's debut on the top-15 individual list, and it comes amid his best season as a professional. Butler's averaging 22.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game.
Reigning MVP and Warriors star Steph Curry has the league's most popular jersey, while Cavs forward LeBron James, Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis and Thunder forward Kevin Durant round out the top five.
In team merchandise sales, the Bulls ranked second. The defending champion Warriors were first. The Cavaliers were third and the Lakers were fourth.
