LeBron James Reclaims Most Popular Jersey Crown The King is back on top. The Miami Heat’s LeBron James has reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the National Basketball Association’s best-selling jersey list. The reigning NBA finals’ MVP is back in the position he last held in April 2011. This is the third time James has finished in the top spot on the most popular jersey list, which is released twice a year. The current list is based on sales at the NBA Store on Fifth Avenue and on NBAStore.com from April 2012 through Nov. 26, 2012. James, who was previously ranked fourth on the best-selling list, takes the top spot from injured Chicago Bull Derrick Rose, who falls to number five. The Oklahoma Thunder’s Kevin Durant, coming off his first NBA finals debut in June, jumps from the eighth spot to No. 2. Rounding out the top five is Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant, who has had the top-selling jersey six times and the New York Knicks Carmelo Anthony.Full story Photo: AP
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LeBron James Reclaims Most Popular Jersey Crown

The King is back on top. The Miami Heat’s LeBron James has reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the National Basketball Association’s best-selling jersey list. The reigning NBA finals’ MVP is back in the position he last held in April 2011.

This is the third time James has finished in the top spot on the most popular jersey list, which is released twice a year.

The current list is based on sales at the NBA Store on Fifth Avenue and on NBAStore.com from April 2012 through Nov. 26, 2012.

James, who was previously ranked fourth on the best-selling list, takes the top spot from injured Chicago Bull Derrick Rose, who falls to number five. The Oklahoma Thunder’s Kevin Durant, coming off his first NBA finals debut in June, jumps from the eighth spot to No. 2. Rounding out the top five is Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant, who has had the top-selling jersey six times and the New York Knicks Carmelo Anthony.

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Billionaire Sports Team Owners Love Sports?  Probably not as much as these guys…  Sure, a popular sports team can be a lucrative investment that provides a revenue stream for years. However, one gets the sense that for the billionaire sports team owner, it’s more than just another asset — it’s a passion, and one that he or she is lucky to be able to afford.  Click ahead to see billionaires who’ve added a team (or two) to their portfolio
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Billionaire Sports Team Owners

Love Sports?  Probably not as much as these guys…

 Sure, a popular sports team can be a lucrative investment that provides a revenue stream for years. However, one gets the sense that for the billionaire sports team owner, it’s more than just another asset — it’s a passion, and one that he or she is lucky to be able to afford. 

Click ahead to see billionaires who’ve added a team (or two) to their portfolio

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