Estranged Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden has everyone around the league talking. After all, his future is in the air since the NBA Free Season after he exercised his player option in the hopes of a trade. To make matters worse, he has called the 76ers president a ‘liar’ publically in China. Despite all the controversies surrounding him, the 2018 MVP has a chance to make history very soon.

Harden is yet to win an NBA title. However, he is widely regarded as one of the best players in his position and he can further solidify that claim while beating Kobe Bryant in the near future.

James Harden will overthrow The Mamba soon

Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant revolutionized the shooting guard position during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, it is Harden who will have the last laugh.

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Having already played for four franchises, the 10-time NBA All-Star has earned a fortune in salaries. In fact, The Beard has earned $305,039,833 and this amount makes him the second highest-paid shooting guard ever.

Harden is just behind Bryant who earned $328,237,108 in his brilliant career with the Lakers. Whichever team Harden signs for next, he will surely pass Bryant and become the highest-paid shooting guard ever according to HoopsHype.

In case the 2018 MVP did not make the scathing allegations against Daryl Morey and made his intentions to leave the team clear, Harden would have earned $210 million in four years. Currently, he takes the eighth spot on the all-time highest-earning list and this next contract will surely take him up some places.

Who will sign Harden?

Although it is certain that Harden will earn a fortune with his next contract, his destination is still relatively unknown. He had publically talked about his aspirations of playing for the Los Angeles Clippers.

However, the 76ers’ high asking price is posing a problem in agreeing a deal. On the other hand, there were some rumors linking him to his previous team, the Houston Rockets, a few months ago. These rumors have died down as well. As of now, he remains with the 76ers despite his controversial comments.

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