Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) reacts after an injury against the Sacramento Kings in the second half of a NBA basketball game at HP Field House. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Magic's Jonathan Isaac jersey sales were skyrocketing prior to injury

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 8/3/20

Jonathan Isaac suffered a torn ACL on Sunday night and will be out for the remainder of the season , and the injury came at a time when the Orlando Magic star was gaining tremendous popularity.

Isaac’s jersey sales have skyrocketed recently, with only LeBron James having a hotter-selling jersey. The increase in sales may have been a response to Isaac refusing to kneel during the national anthem recently.

Jonathan Isaac’s jersey sales have skyrocketed after he stood for the National Anthem.

He is now number two in jerseys sales among players only behind LeBron James. pic.twitter.com/1JLwEPtLG8

— Top Ball Coverage (@TopBallCoverage) August 2, 2020

Isaac, 22, was the only Magic player who had been standing for the national anthem. He provided a lengthy explanation for the decision following Friday night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets.

Isaac is averaging 12.1 points and 6.9 rebounds per game this season. He was expected to be out for the season after injuring his left knee in January. However, the extended time off due to the NBA’s shutdown in March allowed Isaac to be cleared to play. Unfortunately, Isaac injured his knee even worse now and will face a lengthy rehab.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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