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Caitlin Clark Surpasses LeBron James in Basketball Jersey Sales

Caitlin Clark Surpasses LeBron James in Basketball Jersey Sales
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has secured the No. 2 spot for the most basketball jerseys sold in the United States, according to retail data from Fanatics tracking sales since 2024.

The 24-year-old professional athlete has surpassed prominent NBA figures including LeBron James, Luka Dončić, and Victor Wembanyama, placing herself directly behind Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry.

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Historic Merchandise Milestones

The commercial milestone follows historic merchandise achievements for the guard.

Her Indiana Fever jersey sold out in less than an hour after she was selected first overall in the April 2024 WNBA Draft.

Retail data reveals that the draft-night acquisition marked the fastest-selling jersey in Fanatics history across any professional sport.

The rise in merchandise sales correlates with significant television viewership metrics driven by the guard since her collegiate career.

The NCAA Women’s National Championship game featuring Clark drew an average of 18.9 million viewers and peaked over 24 million, outpacing the men's national final between UConn and Purdue which attracted 14.8 million viewers.

Her regular-season professional appearances continue to generate substantial audiences.

High-profile WNBA matchups against the Chicago Sky drew 2.7 million viewers, and the 2026 season-opener against the Dallas Wings drew 2.49 million viewers.

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Regular-season broadcasts on NBA TV featuring Clark and the Indiana Fever in 2025 averaged approximately 624,000 viewers, representing a 150% increase over the network's standard regular-season average of 249,000 viewers.

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