in final jersey sales data, Nets ‘Big Three’ all in Top 10; Team ranks No. 2

They could have solely performed 334 minutes collectively, however the Nets “Large Three” as soon as once more proved fashionable in jersey gross sales, in keeping with new knowledge launched by the NBA. Brooklyn was the one group that positioned three gamers within the prime 10 at Nos. 3, 8 and 9.

As well as, the Nets group merchandise positioned No. 2 in gross sales, behind solely the Lakers.

The “Large Three” completed No. 3 (Kevin Durant), No. 8 (Kyrie Irving) and No. 9 (James Harden) in gross sales with solely LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo topping KD. The ultimate tally represents a small change for the Nets from the mid-season numbers. At that time, Durant was No. 3, Irving, No. 6 and Harden No. 9.

Filling out the highest 15 have been Trae Younger, Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis, Ja Morant and Kawhi Leonard.

Right here’s the ultimate group numbers primarily based on North American gross sales…

The Nets are usually not solely fashionable in North America. They’re additionally among the many prime sellers in Nice Britain, Europe, and Japan. Within the mid-season worldwide gross sales, the Nets have been third behind the Lakers and Bulls within the U.Okay. and Europe whereas their gamers ranked Nos. 2 (Kevin Durant); 4 (James Harden); and 5 (Kyrie Irving). In Japan, they have been additionally second behind the Raptors, house of Yuta Watanabe, the Japanese native. Closing knowledge from worldwide gross sales has but to be launched.

It’s simply the newest encouraging knowledge from a wide range of sources on Brooklyn’s rising recognition. The Nets have been the largest gainers in regional TV rankings this season, leaping by 70 p.c whereas the remainder of the league was up solely 4 p.c. The Nets additionally had the largest recreation in Twitter followers amongst all 4 main American sports activities, leaping by 23 p.c.

Not dangerous for a group whose merchandise gross sales positioned No. 31, trialing the defunct Seattle Sonics, a decade in the past.