Dwyane Wade has the eighth most popular jersey in China, according to sales tracked by the NBA. In 2006-07 he ranked fourth. You'd have to think that his popularity spiked after he propelled the Heat to the NBA title and waned as he was riddled by injuries. Interestingly, Wade's jersey still is more popular than Yao Ming's. (Wade scored 19 points in the Redeem Team's 116-48 victory over Angola, so perhaps his popularity will rise if he continues to be one of the team's best players.) [Apologies, the score was 97-76 for Team USA Tuesday. I incorrectly wrote this score while covering Dolphins training camp and reading a recap that referenced the Dream Team's score over Angola.]
Top 10 jerseys in China for 2007-08:
1. Kobe Bryant
2. Kevin Garnett
3. Tracy McGrady
4. Paul Pierce
5. Allen Iverson
6. Gilbert Arenas
7. LeBron James
8. Dwyane Wade
9. Dwight Howard
10. Yao Ming
Bryant's is the top seller for the second straight year.
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Heat coach Erik Spoelstra's first comments on last week's signing of swingman Yakhouba Diawara:
"Yakhouba is someone we have tracked since he participated in our summer program in 2005," Spoelstra said. "He brings a defensive toughness and intensity on the perimeter that we really value. He is also a diligent worker who has improved his offensive game considerably since college."
we didnt beat angola 114 to 48 idk wut ur smokin on
Posted by: daniel | August 12, 2008 at 03:54 PM
Uhh wasn't that the score of the original Dream Team's demolishing of Angola over 16 years ago?
Place the crack pipe down slowly.
Posted by: JD | August 12, 2008 at 04:15 PM
hahahahaha thats wut i was saying wuts this guy doing in the miamiherald he should be dealing his drugs to the streets right now
Posted by: daniel | August 12, 2008 at 08:44 PM
Wow you guys are idiots...he was obviously just kidding....jeesh abuncha douchebags....
Posted by: Danny | August 13, 2008 at 12:35 AM
Give the guy a break its to get out of the ass kissing ways of journalism nowadays..
It was meant to be funny u dumb asses!!
Posted by: Frank | August 13, 2008 at 09:24 AM
no it wasnt man stfu read wut he jus said in the article
Posted by: daniel | August 13, 2008 at 12:01 PM
W.e Lil kid!!
Posted by: Frank | August 13, 2008 at 03:40 PM
Hey don't you think miami should try to get Shaun Livingston he'll be a good back up or starter till the other boy is ready holla back & let me know what you think bout him
Posted by: Yongslim | August 13, 2008 at 04:13 PM