The Golden State Warriors have strengthened their claim as one of the most popular teams in China.

Not only did the team surpass the Los Angels Lakers in team merchandise sales in China this season -- according to sale numbers based on data from NBAStore.cn and other online flagship stores -- but two-time MVP Stephen Curry also claimed China's best-selling jersey, which was most recently held by former Lakers guard Kobe Bryant. Curry was likewise No. 1 in the latest release of jersey sales in the U.S., according to NBAStore.com.

The Lakers didn't fall far in terms of team merchandise rankings in China, ranking No. 2, ahead of the Chicago Bulls (No. 3), Cleveland Cavaliers (No. 4) and San Antonio Spurs (No. 5).

Five of the top 15 players in jersey sales are former NBA standouts. While Bryant took second place, Michael Jordan remained No. 3 overall. Allen Iverson (No. 7), Tim Duncan (No. 9) and Tracy McGrady (No. 11) also claimed top sales.

The new rankings reflect the ever-changing popularity and preference of players and teams in China, one of the biggest global markets for the NBA.

For the first time, the New Orleans Pelicans' Anthony Davis appeared in the top 15 (No. 10). His 52-point performance in the 2017 All-Star Game gave him a boost in popularity in China.

LeBron James (No. 4) and Kyrie Irving (No. 8, up from No. 10) teamed up in the top 10. Russell Westbrook moved up to No. 5 from No. 7.

Here are the full rankings:

Top 15 jerseys, by sales:

Top 10 teams in merchandise: