Dwight Howard Jersey Fifth in International Jersey Sales, NBA Announces

Orlando Magic superstar Dwight Howard had the league's fifth-most popular jersey in worldwide sales, according to figures the NBA released Thursday. For the first time, the NBA announced jersey-sale rankings for markets outside the United States.

Howard placed fifth, behind Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose, Miami Heat forward LeBron James, and Boston Celtics center Kevin Garnett. Howard was the only Magic player to place in the top 15 internationally.

Howard was at his most popular in China, where only Bryant, Rose, and James' jerseys outsold his. The overall international top five held steady in Europe, but Howard did not place in the top five in Latin American countries.

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Overall international sales

1. Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers

2. Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls

3. LeBron James, Miami Heat

4. Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics

5. Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic

6. Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat

7. Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics

8. Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks

9. Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers

10. Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder

11. Pau Gasol, Los Angeles Lakers

12. Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks

13. Amar'e Stoudemire, New York Knicks

14. Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs

15. Ricky Rubio, Minnesota Timberwolves

China sales

1. Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers

2. Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls

3. LeBron James, Miami Heat

4. Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic

5. Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics

Europe sales

1. Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers

2. Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls

3. LeBron James, Miami Heat

4. Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics

5. Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic

Latin America sales

1. Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers

2. Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls

3. LeBron James, Miami Heat

4. Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics

5. Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat

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