LeBron James breaks the jersey sales record after switching teams, surpassing Shohei Ohtani’s historic mark.

LeBron James has found another way to make history, and this time it has nothing to do with what he does on the court.

According to reports, LeBron set the all-time record for the best-selling jersey within 48 hours of switching teams, surpassing Shohei Ohtani’s 2023 mark after he signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Any jerseys bought after that 48 hours were probably bootlegs.

The move itself was already one of the biggest stories of the NBA offseason. After years with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron’s decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers created massive attention across the basketball world, mainly because it was hella unexpected. Apparently, that excitement immediately translated into fans wanting the newest version of his jersey.

What makes this even more impressive is that LeBron, at 59 41 years old, is still competing against some of the biggest global stars in sports. Ohtani’s Dodgers arrival created a historic wave of excitement, but LeBron once again showed the power of his brand and the connection he has built with fans worldwide.

Will LeBron James in a 76ers jersey ever look right? Probably not. However, if he’s able to bring a chip to Philly, it won’t matter if it ever does.

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