Stuff like this is why Anthony Edwards will be the face of the league sooner than later.
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Point me to an NBA player or fan that doesn't like this dude.
Dame has barely had playoff success., though. His hook is pulling up from the logos and the whole "anti-team up campaign". That's what got him his buzz. Ant Edwards really has no buzz. But I think this year will make or break his major push. He'll need a narrative for the media to run with, and it will take some fan demand.He has to succeed in the playoffs. I'm not worried about the small market thing in 2023 when it comes to national notoriety. Dame and Ja both have become stars in smaller markets but they've had playoff success. If the wolves can win a playoff round, Ant would be the main reason why and then it would be longer segments highlighting his greatness. Instead they blew the series against the Grizzlies last year and all people could talk about was the pathetic wolves who couldnt close games then this year got ran off the court by the Nuggets.
So playoff success and a top 3-4 seed is needed for Ant to get that big push. This year it happens
If they were gonna get behind him, they would've done so after Hustle. He's going to have to campaign on his own.
DoubleClutch
Superstar
I think Jalen green has more potential to be the “face of the league”
We will see this season
We will see this season
HollywoodP
#LongLive24 #TMC America's Team, Lakeshow, & ASU
You listen to Gilbert Arenas too much. Would he be helped with Nikes marketing? For sure, but the cream always rises to the top. 2 words....Steph Curry.
My comment has nothing to do with Gil, it's just common sense.
So your example is a unicorn, arguably the greatest point guard ever
Nike machine>>>
It's pretty well known amongst those in marketing operations, and warriors fans that Under Armour's marketing is garbage.
DIDNT STOP ROSE
DIDNT STOP ROSE
When was Rose was the face of the league?
To me face of the league is when non-sports fans in America + sports fans outside of North America know the athlete.
NUMBER 1 JERSEY IN THE US
AND NUMBER 2 INTERNATIONALLY
MAKES YOU THE FACE OF THE LEAGUE.
NBA Jersey Sales: Derrick Rose Has League's Top Seller
Derrick Rose has the best selling jersey in the NBA. Less than one year after becoming the youngest player to win the NBA's MVP award, Chicago's favorite son has yet another feather added to his...
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Bulls’ Derrick Rose has second most popular NBA jersey internationally
>> Rose and the Bulls top NBA most popular jersey list and team merchandise sales
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BK The Great
Veteran
Ant has a high ceiling, think this might be his year given how he’s playing in the Olympics
NUMBER 1 JERSEY IN THE US
AND NUMBER 2 INTERNATIONALLY
MAKES YOU THE FACE OF THE LEAGUE.
NBA Jersey Sales: Derrick Rose Has League's Top Seller
Derrick Rose has the best selling jersey in the NBA. Less than one year after becoming the youngest player to win the NBA's MVP award, Chicago's favorite son has yet another feather added to his...
Bulls’ Derrick Rose has second most popular NBA jersey internationally
>> Rose and the Bulls top NBA most popular jersey list and team merchandise sales
So 1 year???
By face of the league standards we're talking about Lebron someone who was #1 in jerseys sold multiple + consecutive years
Top Selling NBA Jerseys: The NBA's Most Popular Jerseys Since 2001
Every year since the 2001-02 NBA season, the league announces the top-selling NBA jerseys sold up until that point of the season. As of a few years ago, they’ll make an announcement with the list of the 15 most-popular jerseys […]
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By the 1 year metric, claiming Carmelo as the face of the league is wild
To me it's always going to be the players that moms, aunties, grannies know
Top Selling NBA Jerseys in NBA History
| Year | Player | No. | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | LeBron James | #23 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2021 | LeBron James | #23 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2020 | LeBron James | #23 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2019 | LeBron James | #23 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2018 | Stephen Curry | #30 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2017 | Stephen Curry | #30 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2016 | Stephen Curry | #30 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2015 | LeBron James | #23 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2014 | LeBron James | #6 | Miami Heat |
| 2013 | Carmelo Anthony | #7 | New York Knicks |
| 2012 | Derrick Rose | #1 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2011 | LeBron James | #6 | Miami Heat |
| 2010 | Kobe Bryant | #24 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2009 | Kobe Bryant | #24 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2008 | Kevin Garnett | #5 | Boston Celtics |
| 2007 | Kobe Bryant | #24 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2006 | Dwyane Wade | #3 | Miami Heat |
| 2005 | Shaquille O'Neal | #32 | Miami Heat |
| 2004 | LeBron James | #23 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2003 | Kobe Bryant | #8 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2002 | Kobe Bryant | #8 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2001 | Kobe Bryant | #8 | Los Angeles Lakers |
So 1 year???
By face of the league standards we're talking about Lebron someone who was #1 in jerseys sold multiple + consecutive years
Top Selling NBA Jerseys: The NBA's Most Popular Jerseys Since 2001
Every year since the 2001-02 NBA season, the league announces the top-selling NBA jerseys sold up until that point of the season. As of a few years ago, they’ll make an announcement with the list of the 15 most-popular jerseys […]
By the 1 year metric, claiming Carmelo as the face of the league is wild
To me it's always going to be the players that moms, aunties, grannies know
Top Selling NBA Jerseys in NBA History
Year Player No. Team 2022 LeBron James #23 Los Angeles Lakers 2021 LeBron James #23 Los Angeles Lakers 2020 LeBron James #23 Los Angeles Lakers 2019 LeBron James #23 Los Angeles Lakers 2018 Stephen Curry #30 Golden State Warriors 2017 Stephen Curry #30 Golden State Warriors 2016 Stephen Curry #30 Golden State Warriors 2015 LeBron James #23 Cleveland Cavaliers 2014 LeBron James #6 Miami Heat 2013 Carmelo Anthony #7 New York Knicks 2012 Derrick Rose #1 Chicago Bulls 2011 LeBron James #6 Miami Heat
2010 Kobe Bryant #24 Los Angeles Lakers 2009 Kobe Bryant #24 Los Angeles Lakers 2008 Kevin Garnett #5 Boston Celtics 2007 Kobe Bryant #24 Los Angeles Lakers 2006 Dwyane Wade #3 Miami Heat 2005 Shaquille O'Neal #32 Miami Heat 2004 LeBron James #23 Cleveland Cavaliers 2003 Kobe Bryant #8 Los Angeles Lakers 2002 Kobe Bryant #8 Los Angeles Lakers 2001 Kobe Bryant #8 Los Angeles Lakers
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WHAT HAPPENED TO DERRICK ROSE?
HollywoodP
#LongLive24 #TMC America's Team, Lakeshow, & ASU
How is Anthony Edwards going to be the face of the league if he's not a generational talent? Nike aint gonna get him there. Steph disproved your point. He became a face of the league without Nike. Shaq did it too. You either have it or you don't. I could name others but then it would just become an argument over them ever being the face of the league.My comment has nothing to do with Gil, it's just common sense.
So your example is a unicorn, arguably the greatest point guard ever
Nike machine>>>
It's pretty well known amongst those in marketing operations, and warriors fans that Under Armour's marketing is garbage.
KFBF
Superstar
Jason Collins?Has any player in the history of the nba ever "forced" they way to the hawks
Lakerman0834
Veteran
Austin reaves gonna be face of the league. White American balling on the most popular franchise
Gotcha so Anthony Edwards needs to be in the discussion of greatest of all time at his position (Shaq, Steph).