James Harden is a famous American professional basketball player who plays for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
James Harden is considered one of the greatest scorers and offensive shooting guards in NBA history. He is known for his step-back three-pointer, scoring ability and passing skills.
Harden has had a very successful NBA career. He made many great records while playing with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers.
He was also a 10-time NBA All-Star, seven-time All-NBA Team selection, Sixth Man of the Year, three-time NBA scoring champion, two-time NBA assist leader and three-time All-NBA First Team.
Harden, playing for the United States national team won gold medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics and 2014 FIBA World Cup.
Physical Stats
| Full name: | James Edward Harden Jr |
| Born: | 26 August 1989, Compton, Los Angeles, California |
| Profession: | American Basketball Player |
| Year Active: | 2009- Present |
| Best Known For: | NBA Philadelphia 76ers |
| Education: | Arizona State University |
| Age: | 34 Years |
| Height: | 6 feet 5 Inches |
| Weight: | 100 Kg |
| Religion: | Christian |
| Parents: | George W. Bush and Laura Welch Bush |
| Marital Status: | Un-Married |
| Nationality: | American |
Early Life
James Harden is also known as James Edward Harden Jr. He was born on August 26, 1989, in Compton, Los Angeles, California. He was raised in Compton by his mother Monja Willis as his father was absent from his childhood.
Harden started playing basketball at a young age and due to his skill, he soon became one of the best players in his age group.
While attending Artesia High School, he led his team to two state championship titles and was named a McDonald’s All-American and Parade All-American.
After high school, Harden played college basketball for the Arizona State University Sun Devils where he was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the third overall pick in the NBA Draft. He was named a unanimous All-American and Pac-10 Player of the Year in 2009.
Career
Oklahoma City Thunder (2009–2012)
James Harden began his professional basketball career with the NBA in 2009 where he was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the third overall pick.
Harden played his first season for the City Thunder at the age of 20, recording the fourth-highest 3-point percentage (.375) in NBA history. He became the player to record the most consecutive 3-point field goals since Houston guard Michael Dickerson.
He scored more than 10 points on 54 occasions in his second season and averaged 16.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 62 games. For his good performance, he was named NBA Sixth Man of the Year.
Harden played his third season in 2013 against the Phoenix Suns, scoring 40 points and leading the team to the NBA Finals, where they lost to the Miami Heat in five games.
In this match, Harden became the first NBA player in a reserve role since Dallas guard Rodrigue Beaubois to score 40 points.
Houston Rockets (October 2012–2020)
After James Harden failed to agree to a contract signing with the Thunder, he was traded to the Houston Rockets on October 27, 2012, and signed a five-year, $80 million contract on October 31, 2012.
Other players who joined him in the Houston Rockets include Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb, Dequan Cook, Cole Aldrich and Lazarus Hayward.
In his first game of the season with the Houston Rockets, Harden scored 37 points, a career-high 12 assists, six rebounds, four steals and one block in a 105–96 win over the Detroit Pistons, and posted double-digit assists. He also became the first NBA player to score 37 or more points.
In his seven-year season with the Houston Rockets, he led the team in scoring three times and assists once and was named an eight-time All-Star and seven-time All-NBA player. He was also named 2018 NBA MVP.
During his 7-year season with the Houston Rockets, James Harden played with many teams, the names of the teams included are as follows.
- Atlanta Hawks
- Charlotte Bobcats
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Phoenix Suns
- Sacramento Kings
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Golden State Warriors
- Memphis Grizzlies
- New York Knicks
- Washington Wizards
- Chicago Bulls
- San Antonio Spurs
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Dallas Mavericks
- Orlando Magic
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Minnesota Timberwolves
Brooklyn Nets (2021-2022)
James Harden was traded to the Brooklyn Nets on January 14, 2021, where he played one and a half seasons with the Nets. He played his first match against Orlando Magic in which he recorded 32 points, 12 rebounds and 14 assists and won 122-115.
He became the first player in franchise history and the seventh player in NBA history to log a triple after playing in this league.
After this he played matches with many teams but was unable to take the team to the championship. While playing on this team, he was named to the ninth and tenth All-Star Games.
Philadelphia 76ers (2022–present)
James Harden was signed to the Philadelphia 76ers on February 10, 2022. He made his debut on February 25 against the Minnesota Timberwolves with 27 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds.Won by 133-102.
After this, he played matches against many teams with the Philadelphia 76ers and was successful in setting his record. He is currently one of the greatest scorers and shooting guards in NBA history. And he remains in the team.
James Harden is the leading left-handed scorer in NBA history. He is known for his excellent scoring ability, his step-back three-pointer and his ability to draw fouls.
Awards
- 10 x NBA All-Stars
- 3 x All-NBA First Team
- 4 x All-NBA Second Team
- 1 x All-NBA Third Team
- 3 x NBA All-Defensive Second Team
- 3 x NBA Scoring Champion
- 2 x NBA assist leaders
- 2 x NBA steals leader
- NBA MVP (2018)
- NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2012)
- Pac-10 Player of the Year (2009)
- Consensus All-American (2009)
- McDonald’s All-American (2007)
Stats
James Harden is currently leading the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA and he is one of the most efficient scorers in the league. He shot 44.1% from the field and 39.8% from three-point range. He is also a good rebounder and defender for his position.
James Harden 2022-23 Standard Stats
- Points: 21.8
- Rebounds: 6.1
- Assists: 10.7
- Field goal percentage: 44.1 percentes
- 3-point percentage: 39.8 percentes
- Free throw percentage: 86.0 percents
- Steals: 1.1
- Blocks: 0.4
- Turnovers: 3.5
- Minutes per game: 35.4
James Harden’ s Net Worth
James Harden’s net worth according to ESPN 2023 estimated to be $165 million. He is currently playing for the Philadelphia 76ers and has earned over $300 million in NBA salary alone.
Apart from being a player, he is also a successful businessman. He is the founder of 13 Endeavours which is a holding company that oversees his various business ventures, including:
J-Harden Wine
Harden’s wine label launched in 2021 and has quickly become a popular choice among wine drinkers. The wines are produced in partnership with Accolade Wines and are available in the United States, Canada, China, Japan, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Bodyarmor
Harden was an early investor in BodyArmor, a sports drink company that was acquired by Coca-Cola in 2021 for $8 billion. He reportedly received a significant payout from Harden’s equity stake in the company.
Houston Dynamo
Harden invested $15 million in Major League Soccer team Houston Dynamo in 2019. He is the second largest shareholder of the team.
Harden has invested in many startups including e-sports company FlyQuest and social media app Triller. He also has her own clothing line and fragrance.
In addition to these investments, Harden also has his own line of apparel and shoes signed with Adidas. He is also the brand ambassador of many other companies including State Farm, Pepsi and Samsung.
Harden’s business ventures have been successful, and he is one of the highest-paid athletes in the world and his net worth is expected to increase in the coming years. He is also a role model for young athletes who are interested in pursuing professional opportunities.
Lifestyle
James Harden lives a very lavish and luxurious lifestyle. He is known for his stylish fashion sense and often wears designer clothes and expensive accessories including expensive watches (Rolex) and jewellery from brands like Patek Philippe.
Harden is one of the highest paid athletes in the world. He often travels by private jet and stays in luxury hotels. He is also a regular at high-end restaurants and nightclubs.
Harden has a collection of many cars which includes Rolls-Royce Wraith, Bentley Bentayga and Ferrari 488 GTB.
He owns several homes in the United States, including a $10 million mansion in Houston, Texas and a $20 million penthouse in New York City, New York.
Personal Life
34-year-old James Harden is not married yet but has been in relationships with various celebrities including Khloe Kardashian, Ashanti and Malaysia Pargo.
During an interview with ESPN in 2018, Harden said that his current focus is not on getting married or having children, but on winning basketball games and becoming famous as the best player.
