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Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:55 am EDT

Top 10 most (and least) popular jerseys from the past 10 years

By J.E. Skeets

The NBA Store on Fifth Avenue in New York tipped off their 10th anniversary celebrations yesterday by unveiling the store's Most Popular Jerseys sold from the past decade. Here's a look at the list:

1. Michael Jordan
2. Kobe Bryant
3. Allen Iverson
4. LeBron James
5. Shaquille O'Neal
6. Tracy McGrady
7. Dwyane Wade
8. Jason Kidd
9. Vince Carter
10. Tim Duncan

Nothing too surprising, really. I'm pretty sure most of you would've slotted Jordan, Kobe and Iverson somewhere in the top three spots. With that said, I'm just as perplexed as the Sports Biz's Darren Rovell about Tim Duncan cracking the top ten. I mean, who in the world is buying a No. 21 Spurs' jersey in downtown Midtwon Manhattan? Seriously. Damn, tourists.

But enough about the most popular jerseys; you're more interested in the least popular jerseys, right? Of course you are! So, after the jump, a look at the NBA Store's worst selling jerseys from the past ten years.

10. Clay Bennett, Sonics ... 9. David Stern, Sonics ... 8. Rod Strickland, Bullets (half-smoked lettering)

7. Jerome James, Knicks ... 6. Any 2008 All-Star Game jersey ... 5. Michael Jordan's #12, Bulls (story)

4. Rudy Gay, Grizzlies ... 3. Vince Carter, Team Canada ... 2. Chris Andersen, Hornets (special edition)

1. Chris Quinn, Heat

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  1. Jay Busbee
    1. Posted by Jay Busbee Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:33 pm EDT

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    I have a Chris Paul Hawks jersey hanging in my closet. Every so often I get it out and have a good long cry.
  2. Richie K
    2. Posted by Richie K Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:42 pm EDT

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    this post just was not that funny
  3. sam k
    3. Posted by sam k Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:01 pm EDT

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    KG should be number 10 instead of Duncan. Who the hell wants a Duncan jersey...
  4. Christian
    4. Posted by Christian Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:16 pm EDT

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    tim duncan??? lmao
  5. Chris R
    5. Posted by Chris R Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:33 pm EDT

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    ha who wouldnt want "gay" on the back of their jersey
  6. tj m
    6. Posted by tj m Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:09 pm EDT

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    drugs
  7. Cougar J
    7. Posted by Cougar J Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:50 pm EDT

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    lol i can understand why rudy gay is least popular of all players... it's really not his fault...
  8. Mike
    8. Posted by Mike Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:17 pm EDT

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    LOL..seriously..why is KG not in the top 10
  9. MyBurning_soul
    9. Posted by MyBurning_soul Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:31 pm EDT

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    I am not surprised about Duncan. When you win four championships, someone is bound to want a Spurs jersey.
  10. abdel
    10. Posted by abdel Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:58 pm EDT

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    Tim Duncan should be no 2,good player,good attitude.
  11. sunset
    11. Posted by sunset Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:48 pm EDT

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    Once again J.E. Skeets puts absolutely no creativity or thought into a pointless post that waste internet space. What's worse is I have to waste more space to criticize it with another one. You've start an endless cycle congratulations.
  12. ALAN S
    12. Posted by ALAN S Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:49 pm EDT

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    Ya know MJ is #1 but i would loke to know the top 10 of all time. Where would other NBA stars rank if they were selling jersies then? Like Pistol Pete, Willis Reed, Earl (the pearl) and many others?
  13. joey c
    13. Posted by joey c Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:38 pm EDT

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    how do they figure out the worst sellig jerseys?
  14. CyberCosmiX
    14. Posted by CyberCosmiX Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:33 pm EDT

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    i'm sure it won't be long before #24 overtakes #23 for the top spot...
  15. Ravishin Rick Rude
    15. Posted by Ravishin Rick Rude Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:32 pm EDT

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    Wow Jordan is better than Kobe in just one more thing.
  16. haha
    16. Posted by haha Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:14 pm EDT

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    what's wrong with quinn?
  17. Shobi M
    17. Posted by Shobi M Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:21 pm EDT

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    I have a michael vick jersey :-d
  18. John V
    18. Posted by John V Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    Wheres B-roy
  19. Spilliam T. Spilliery
    19. Posted by Spilliam T. Spilliery Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:06 pm EDT

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    Is Chris Quinn's jersey supposed to be funny becuase of Shaq's comment about him???
  20. RoBall
    20. Posted by RoBall Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:04 pm EDT

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    Hey where's the Chuckster in the list. Not enough room for the Round Mound of Rebound?????
  21. v_wik
    21. Posted by v_wik Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:38 pm EDT

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    Quinn is my boy
  22. MD2020
    22. Posted by MD2020 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:29 pm EDT

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    Im definantly going out to get my Rudy Gay jersey tonight!!
  23. justmilk23
    23. Posted by justmilk23 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    Why is there a VC Canada jersey....now that is dumb

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