Since the June 23 NBA Draft, Philadelphia 76ers rookie forward Ben Simmons ranks No. 10 in NBA player merchandise sales, according to Jacksonville-based Fanatics.
Simmons tops other Philadelphia athletes on the site, including Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard and Eagles rookie quarterback Carson Wentz.
Rounding out the top 10 best-selling NBA players, respectively, according to Fanatics: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, Warriors forward Kevin Durant, Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving, New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade, former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, former San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook and Simmons. — M.Q.