James Harden [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/james-harden/], Houston Rockets’ powerful shooting guard hasn’t retired his 13 no. jersey yet. But you won’t be able to guess the one place it’s hanging at the top. In the last episode of ‘Joe Budden podcast’, Jamil ‘Mal’ Clay revealed a funny story of The Beard’s $1 million expenditure at Houston’s strip club. After Harden’s departure from Oklahoma City Thunder, he has become an incredible player for the Rockets. From being the best sixth man of the team, his role drastically shifted to being the best scorer in the league. One of the best NBA shooting guards is per game averaging 25.1 points, 6.3 assists, and 5.3 rebounds in his career. JAMES HARDEN HAS A HUGE CONTRACT TO PUT IN $1 MILLION ON A SINGLE NIGHT With one of the richest contracts in NBA history, Harden is doing great in his money business. Well, he surely can afford to spend $1 million in a single night. Mal mentioned how he spent that huge amount in a strip club and since then his 13 no. jersey is hanging there with pride. Houston's James Harden wins NBA MVP | CTV News [https://www.ctvnews.ca/polopoly_fs/1.3988854.1529987898!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_1020/image.jpg] “James has his jersey like hanging from the top. They were doing that because they said James has been going in there spending like (a lot of money), you know what I mean? So they gave him his own jersey hanging from the rafters of the strip club,” Jamil ‘Mal’ Clay told on the podcast. Harden signed a four-year extension contract with his franchise for $160 million (approx). This adds to his total six-year deal of $228 million. It’s known to be the richest contract to date in the NBA. This secret of Harden being at strip clubs is out in the open for most. It’s nothing new for the NBA fans. Well, an interesting place to have your jersey retired for the first time. He is leading the scoreboards of this season with a massive average of 34.4 points. Moreover, he is potentially in the MVP race alongside LeBron James [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lebron-james/] and Giannis Antetokounmpo [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/giannis-antetokounmpo/]. Rockets are going into the remaining league from 31st July. Will Harden make it to the top against the league favorites, Los Angeles Lakers? 

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Houston Rockets 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
The Houston Rockets owned by Tilman Fertitta are part of the NBA's Southwest Division in the Western Conference. Their base is at the city's Toyota Center where they moved ahead of the 2003 season.?
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-249185 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200411160101/rockets-logo.jpg" alt="" width="1365" height="1024" />
The team was established as an expansion team in 1967. They were originally based in San Diego and competed in the NBA as the San Diego Rockets. They won just 15 games in their debut season. However, in a remarkable turnaround, they made the Playoffs in the next year.?
In 1971, they moved to Houston. Here, the team did not finish with a winning record until the 1976-77 season. The Houston Rockets reached the Eastern Conference Finals that year.?
In 1981, the Houston Rockets became only the second team to reach the <a href="https://www.nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> Finals with a losing record. As of this season, only the Houston Rockets and the Minneapolis Lakers (1954-1955) have made it to the Playoffs with a losing record.?
In 1995, the Houston Rockets were seeded six in the Playoffs and became the lowest seed to lift the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. Four players have claimed the NBA MVP award while wearing the Houston Rockets Colors. They are Moses Malone (1979, 1982), Hakeem Olajuwon (1984), and James Harden (2018).?
The team is currently under the leadership of Rafael Stone, who serves as the general manager. Head coach Stephen Silas is new to his role, and getting used to the environment.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Achievements and History</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Founded
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">1967</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Conference
</td>
<td>
Western
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Division?
</td>
<td>
Southwest
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
General Manager?
</td>
<td>
Rafael Stone
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Head Coach?
</td>
<td>
Stephen Silas
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Arena?
</td>
<td>
Toyota Center
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Championships (2)
</td>
<td>
(1994,1995)
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Conference Titles (4)
</td>
<td>
(1981, 1986, 1994, 1995)
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Division Titles (8)
</td>
<td>
(1977, 1986, 1993, 1994, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020)
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Website</td>
<td>
<a href="https://www.nba.com/rockets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.nba.com/rockets</a>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Houston Rockets 2021-22 Roster</h2>
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<tr>
<td>
No.
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Player</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Pos</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Ht</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Wt</td>
<td>
Birth Date
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Jae'Sean Tate</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>230</td>
<td>October 28, 1995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>0</td>
<td>Jalen Green</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>178</td>
<td>February 9, 2002</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>27</td>
<td>Daniel Theis</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>245</td>
<td>April 4, 1992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>25</td>
<td>Garrison Mathews</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>October 24, 1996</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>35</td>
<td>Christian Wood</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>214</td>
<td>September 27, 1995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>David Nwaba</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>219</td>
<td>January 14, 1993</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Kevin Porter Jr.</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>203</td>
<td>May 4, 2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Eric Gordon</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-3</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>December 25, 1988</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td>Daishen Nix</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>224</td>
<td>February 13, 2002</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>21</td>
<td>Trevelin Queen</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>February 25, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>28</td>
<td>Alperen Sengun</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>July 25, 2002</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14</td>
<td>D.J. Augustin</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>5-11</td>
<td>183</td>
<td>November 10, 1987</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>16</td>
<td>Usman Garuba</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>March 9, 2002</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Kenyon Martin Jr.</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>January 6, 2001</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Armoni Brooks</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-3</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>June 5, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Josh Christopher</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>December 8, 2001</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Houston Rockets 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The Houston Rockets owned by Tilman Fertitta are part of the NBA&#8217;s Southwest Division in the Western Conference. Their base is at the city&#8217;s Toyota Center where they moved ahead of the 2003 season.? The team was established as an expansion team in 1967. They were originally based in San Diego and competed in the NBA as the San Diego Rockets. They won just 15 games in their debut season. However, in a remarkable turnaround, they made the Playoffs in the next year.? In 1971, they moved to Houston. Here, the team did not finish with a winning record until the 1976-77 season. The Houston Rockets reached the Eastern Conference Finals that year.? In 1981, the Houston Rockets became only the second team to reach the NBA Finals with a losing record. As of this season, only the Houston Rockets and the Minneapolis Lakers (1954-1955) have made it to the Playoffs with a losing record.? In 1995, the Houston Rockets were seeded six in the Playoffs and became the lowest seed to lift the Larry O&#8217;Brien Championship Trophy. Four players have claimed the NBA MVP award while wearing the Houston Rockets Colors. They are Moses Malone (1979, 1982), Hakeem Olajuwon (1984), and James Harden (2018).? The team is currently under the leadership of Rafael Stone, who serves as the general manager. Head coach Stephen Silas is new to his role, and getting used to the environment. Achievements and History   Founded 1967  Conference  Western   Division?  Southwest   General Manager?  Rafael Stone   Head Coach?  Stephen Silas   Arena?  Toyota Center   Championships (2)  (1994,1995)   Conference Titles (4)  (1981, 1986, 1994, 1995)   Division Titles (8)  (1977, 1986, 1993, 1994, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020)  Website www.nba.com/rockets   Houston Rockets 2021-22 Roster   No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birth Date  8 Jae&#8217;Sean Tate SF 6-4 230 October 28, 1995  0 Jalen Green SG 6-4 178 February 9, 2002  27 Daniel Theis C 6-8 245 April 4, 1992  25 Garrison Mathews SG 6-5 215 October 24, 1996  35 Christian Wood C 6-10 214 September 27, 1995  2 David Nwaba SF 6-5 219 January 14, 1993  3 Kevin Porter Jr. PG 6-4 203 May 4, 2000  10 Eric Gordon SG 6-3 215 December 25, 1988  15 Daishen Nix SG 6-5 224 February 13, 2002  21 Trevelin Queen SG 6-6 190 February 25, 1997  28 Alperen Sengun C 6-9 235 July 25, 2002  14 D.J. Augustin PG 5-11 183 November 10, 1987  16 Usman Garuba PF 6-8 220 March 9, 2002  6 Kenyon Martin Jr. SF 6-6 215 January 6, 2001  7 Armoni Brooks SG 6-3 195 June 5, 1998  9 Josh Christopher SG 6-5 215 December 8, 2001

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Who is Giannis Antetokounmpo?</h2>
Giannis Antetokounmpo or the "Greek Freak" is one of those names that have spurred the <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/" target="_self" rel="noopener">NBA</a> circuit in recent times. Born in Greece to Nigerian parents, Antetokounmpo began playing basketball for the youth teams of Filathlitikos, eventually playing for their senior team. Following this, the power forward declared himself eligible for the NBA Draft in 2013, where Antetokounmpo was drafted with the 15th overall pick by the <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/milwaukee-bucks/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Milwaukee Bucks</a>, a team he has been playing for since then. He wears the No. 34 jersey.

[caption id="attachment_2593533" align="alignnone" width="5064"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2593533" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-01-04T034350Z_1590397656_MT1USATODAY22217926_RTRMADP_3_NBA-MILWAUKEE-BUCKS-AT-INDIANA-PACERS.jpg" alt="" width="5064" height="3379" /> Jan 3, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Over his career, Antetokounmpo has been an NBA All-Star seven times. Giannis also won two successive MVP trophies in 2019 and 2020 to solidify his status as a star in the league. After multiple seasons of being heavily criticized for his failure to win a title, the power forward silenced his critics winning his first championship and Final MVP in 2021. In the 2023-24 season, he is continuing his top form, with the Bucks now a force to be reckoned with in the East.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Giannis Antetokounmpo's early life </h2>
Born in Athens to Nigerian immigrant parents, Charles and Veronica Antetokounmpo, in 1994, Giannis Antetokounmpo grew up in a tough environment, with his family struggling to afford the basics. He started playing basketball around age 7, finding an escape and a passion for the sport. By his mid-teens, he had left school to focus on helping provide for his family, taking odd jobs around the city.

Basketball became more than just a game for the young athlete – it was, perhaps, an opening for a better life. That once far-off dream, however, was soon realized, with Antetokounmpo's first-round selection in the 2013 NBA draft.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Giannis Antetokounmpo's wife and children</h2>
Giannis Antetokounmpo fathers three children with his fiancee Mariah Riddlesprigger: his two sons Liam, 4, and Maverick Shai, 2, and his new-born daughter Eva Brooke. He has four brothers, Francis, Thanasis, Kostas, and Alex. Two of his siblings are contemporaries in the league, with Kostas securing a championship in 2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers and Thanasis with the Bucks in 2021.

<h2 style="text-align: center">Giannis Antetokounmpo's career timeline</h2>
Drafted 15th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2013 NBA draft, Antetokounmpo was named to the NBA All-Rookie second team in his first season. Over the next few years, he quickly exceeded expectations, growing into a versatile scorer, lockdown defender, and facilitator all in an athletic 6’11” frame.

He broke out in his third season, averaging 16.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game and earning the Most Improved Player award. In the 2019-20 season, the Greek had another one of his finer campaigns, putting up 27.7 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists to lead the Bucks to their best-ever record in the NBA. (56-17). 

In 2021, Giannis delivered on his promise by spearheading the Bucks to the NBA title and earning a Finals MVP title in the process. He then went on to sign one of the largest contracts in NBA history, a 5-year $228 million extension with the Bucks.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Giannis Antetokoumpo's major achievements</h2>
NBA Champion (2021)

NBA Finals MVP (2021)

2× NBA Most Valuable Player (2019, 2020)

7× NBA All-Star (2017–2023)

NBA All-Star Game MVP (2021)

5× All-NBA First Team (2019–2023)

2× All-NBA Second Team (2017, 2018)

NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2020)

4× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2019–2022)

NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2017)

NBA Most Improved Player (2017)

NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2014)

NBA 75th Anniversary Team

FIBA EuroBasket Top Scorer (2022)

Euroscar Player of the Year (2018)
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Giannis Antetokounmpo stats</h2>
Games played - 758

Points per game - 23.1

Assists per game - 4.8

Rebounds per game - 9.7

Playoffs stats:

Games played - 79

Points per game - 26.6

Assists per game - 5.2

Rebounds per game - 12.0
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Giannis Antetokounmpo's 2024 net worth </h2>
Giannis Antetokounmpo's net worth in 2024 is estimated to be $70 million. In October, after much speculation, the Bucks and Giannis agreed on a massive super-max contract, which tied the 'Greek Freak' with the Bucks for five more years.

The deal is worth close to $228 million and the player is guaranteed the entire amount, including an opt-out in the fourth year. Notably, he currently averages a salary of approximately $45.64 million through his 10-year career in the NBA.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Giannis Antetokounmpo contract</h2>
Here is a breakdown of his contract extension with the Bucks:
<table style="border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 24px;width: 32.5123%">2023/24</td>
<td class="table-value" style="height: 24px;width: 133.226%">$45,640,084</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 24px;width: 32.5123%">2024/25</td>
<td class="table-value" style="height: 24px;width: 133.226%">$48,787,676</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 24px;width: 32.5123%">2025/26</td>
<td class="table-value" style="height: 24px;width: 133.226%">$57,604,894</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 24px;width: 32.5123%">2026/27</td>
<td class="table-value" style="height: 24px;width: 133.226%">$62,213,285</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td class="table-key" style="height: 24px;width: 32.5123%">2027/28</td>
<td class="table-value" style="height: 24px;width: 133.226%">$66,821,676</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Endorsement deals of Giannis Antetokounmpo</h2>
The seven-time NBA All-Star was the 19th Highest-Paid Athlete in the World in 2020. Now, he earns over $25 million from his endorsement deals. His major endorsements include JBL, Tissot, 2K Sports, Hulu, and Nike.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Giannis Antetokounmpo foundation and charity</h2>

In 2019, Giannis and his brothers started the AntetokounBros Academy. The academy aims to help young boys and girls jump-start their professional basketball careers. Moreover, the foundation, funded by Giannis' official sports apparel partner Nike, will run for two years in Athens. 

<h2>Giannis Antetokounmpo’s social media accounts</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/giannis_an34/">https://www.instagram.com/giannis_an34/</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/giannis_an34">https://twitter.com/giannis_an34</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GreekFreakOfficial/">https://www.facebook.com/GreekFreakOfficial/</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Website</td>
<td>N/A</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Personal Information:</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Full Name</td>
<td>Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Popular Name</td>
<td>Giannis Antetokounmpo</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Date of Birth</td>
<td>6th December, 1994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Athens, Greece</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>6 feet 11 inches</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>243 lb</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parents</td>
<td>Charles Antetokounmpo (Father)Veronica Antetokounmpo (Mother)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siblings</td>
<td>Francis Antetokounmpo

Thanasis Antetokounmpo

Kostas Antetokounmpo

Alex Antetokounmpo</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Greek / Nigerian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>Nigerian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$70 Million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salary</td>
<td>$45.6 Million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Spouse</td>
<td>Mariah Riddlesprigger (Fiancee)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>Engaged</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Children</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Profession</td>
<td>Basketball Player</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Team</td>
<td>Milwaukee Bucks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rings</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is James Harden?</h2>
James Harden has been one of the NBA's most talented offensive players over the last decade. The bearded shooting guard is known for his crafty style, superb ability to create his shot, and excellence at driving to the basket and drawing fouls.
After being selected #3 overall in the 2009 draft out of Arizona State, Harden first made his mark with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He, however, blossomed into a superstar after a 2012 trade to the Houston Rockets, developing creative moves like his signature step-back jump shot. With his scoring touch, he won MVP honors in 2018 and three scoring titles while with the Rockets, solidifying his status among the game's current greats.

<h2 class="whitespace-pre-wrap" style="text-align: center">James Harden's early life</h2>
James Harden was born on August 26, 1989, in Los Angeles, California, and spent most of his early life there. James Harden's parents are James Harden Sr. and Monja Willis. Since his father was in and out of prison throughout his childhood, Harden was mostly raised by his mother. He was the youngest of three children and there is a ten-year age gap between him and his next sibling. His elder brother is Akili Roberson, who has played college football. His elder sister, Arnique Jelks, is an interior designer.

Harden was nicknamed Lucky by his mother because Willis had multiple miscarriages before giving birth to him. Raising her children in Compton, Willis encouraged them to pursue sports to stay out of trouble.

The Beard developed a love for the game of basketball when he was very young and started playing the sport passionately. Soon, Harden became one of the most talented high school stars in the state. After graduating from Artesia High School, Lakewood in 2007, he received multiple college offers and committed to Arizona State University. Harden played two years of college basketball where he impressed many and declared for the NBA draft in 2009.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">James Harden's wife and children</h2>
Harden has been in romantic relationships with many high-profile celebrities, like Amber Rose, Khloe Kardashian, Brittany Renner, and Ashanti, among others. Currently, the 2018 NBA MVP is rumored to be in a relationship with model Jessyka Jenshel.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">James Harden's career timeline</h2>
James Harden started playing baseball after his mother Monja Willis encouraged her kids to pursue sports. A young James then turned to basketball and fell in love with the game. He soon developed impressive skills and always believed that he would one day play in the NBA. A few years later, he was a high school superstar and led his team to back-to-back state championships. Harden was also named a McDonald's All-American for his performances.

Harden's basketball coach Scott Pera was a huge reason behind the latter's success in high school. So Harden promised Pera that he would commit to whichever school he joined. After Pera joined Arizona State University as an assistant coach, Harden kept his promise and committed to the school. Harden's ascension continued in college where he caught the eyes of NBA teams. After two years, he declared for the NBA draft in 2009.

The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Harden as the 3rd pick of the draft. The Thunder already had young stars like Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook in their ranks. So Harden had to earn his time and come off the bench. He did not start any game in his rookie season despite playing 76 games. Also, he started only 7 games in his three-year stint with the Thunder. In his third year, Harden won the Sixth-Man of the Year award averaging 16.8 points per game. However, his time at OKC came to an end after the Thunder lost the 2011-12 NBA Finals.

[caption id="attachment_2205482" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2205482" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0045805835h.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1748" /> December 19, 2019, Los Angeles, California, USA: James Harden 13 of the Houston Rockets during warmups prior to their NBA, Basketball Herren, USA game with the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday December 19, 2019 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Clippers lose to Raptors, 117-122. JAVIER ROJAS/PI Clippers lose to Raptors, 117-122 - ZUMAp124 20191219_zaa_p124_003 Copyright: xJavierxRojasx[/caption]

OKC could have had one of the best trios ever. But they were reluctant to give Harden a Max deal, and he was not ready to accept anything less. So the Thunder traded Harden to the Houston Rockets, which allowed him to showcase his full potential. In his first season with the Rockets, Harden erupted for 25.9 points per game, which was a massive jump from the previous year. He also made the All-Star Team for the first time in his career in the same season. Harden continued his offensive dominance and was unstoppable at times. In 2018, he was the scoring champion and also clinched the NBA MVP award. He won the scoring title in the next two seasons as well. However, he could not lead the Rockets to the NBA Finals.

After spending nine seasons with the Rockets, Harden played for the Brooklyn Nets for less than two years. He then joined the Philadelphia 76ers in 2021 and has been an integral part of the team since then. Even <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-overconfident-james-harden-emphasises-respect-after-securing-second-straight-dub-for-clippers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">though he is not his MVP self</a> anymore, Harden is still a great playmaker who has averaged over 10 assists per game in the last five seasons. He was also the assists leader for the 2022-23 season.

[caption id="attachment_2360246" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2360246" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-11-15T032536Z_1399377516_MT1USATODAY21898553_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-CLIPPERS-AT-DENVER-NUGGETS.jpg" alt="James Harden" width="1920" height="1280" /> Nov 14, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Following the 2022–23 season, Harden picked up his $35.6 million option to remain with the 76ers but eventually requested a trade, joining the Los Angeles Clippers in October 2023. With the Clippers, Harden surpassed NBA icon Jerry West for the 23rd place on the league's all-time scoring list.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">James Harden's net worth 2024</h2>
NBA superstar James Harden is one of the highest-paid players in the league. In 2022, Forbes ranked him #12 on the world's highest-paid athletes list, after he earned over $74 million that year. According to various reports, Harden has an estimated net worth of $165 million. His salary for the 2022-23 season playing for the Philadelphia 76ers is reportedly $33 million. In his 14 seasons in the league, Harden has earned over $300 million in NBA salaries. The crafty guard has also amassed tens of millions in endorsements, partnerships, and investments.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">James Harden's career stats</h2>
Regular season stats:
<ul>
 	<li>Games played - 1035</li>
 	<li>Points per game - 24.4</li>
 	<li>Assists per game - 7.1</li>
 	<li>Rebounds per game - 5.6</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

Playoffs stats:
<ul>
 	<li>Games played - 160</li>
 	<li>Points per game - 22.7</li>
 	<li>Assists per game - 6.3</li>
 	<li>Rebounds per game - 5.5</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">James Harden's partnerships and endorsements</h2>
James Harden reportedly signed a 13-year $200 million deal with Adidas in 2015 after leaving Nike. It is the second largest Adidas deal in sports history, only behind soccer superstar Lionel Messi. Harden earns around $15 million per year from this deal. From his other endorsement deals and partnerships, he earns an estimated $30 million a year in total. Some of the biggest endorsement and partnership deals of Harden are as follows:
<ul>
 	<li>Body Armor</li>
 	<li>Beats Electronics</li>
 	<li>Amazon</li>
 	<li>EA Sports</li>
 	<li>GoPuff</li>
 	<li>State Farm</li>
 	<li>Stance Socks</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">James Harden's investments</h2>
James Harden has made some major investments with his investment firm 13 Endeavours. According to reports, he has invested big in Mitchell &amp; Ness, Jackpot, Art of Sport, Workstream, Pura, etc. In 2014, he reportedly invested $60 million in BodyArmor. Then in 2021, Coca-Cola acquired the energy drink brand which gave Harden a whopping 4000% return on investment. Furthermore, he also has a small stake in the Houston Dynamo of MLS with an investment of $15 million in 2019. In 2021, Harden purchased a minority stake in luxury retailer Saks.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">James Harden's major achievements and awards</h2>
<ul>
 	<li>NBA Most Valuable Player (2018)</li>
 	<li>10× NBA All-Star (2013–2022)</li>
 	<li>6× All-NBA First Team (2014, 2015, 2017–2020)</li>
 	<li>All-NBA Third Team (2013)</li>
 	<li>NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2012)</li>
 	<li>3× NBA scoring champion (2018–2020)</li>
 	<li>2× NBA assists leader (2017, 2023)</li>
 	<li>NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2010)</li>
 	<li>NBA 75th Anniversary Team</li>
 	<li>Consensus first-team All-American (2009)</li>
 	<li>Pac-10 Player of the Year (2009)</li>
 	<li>2× First-team All-Pac-10 (2008, 2009)</li>
 	<li>No. 13 jersey retired by Arizona State Sun Devils</li>
 	<li>Second-team Parade All-American (2007)</li>
 	<li>McDonald's All-American (2007)</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">James Harden's contract details</h2>
James Harden signed a two-year $68 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2022. With this, he agreed to receive $33 million for the 2022-23 season and $35 million for the 2023-24 season. Following the 2022–23 season, Harden picked up his $35.6 million option to remain with the 76ers but eventually requested a trade. He was eventually acquired by the Los Angeles Clippers for an undisclosed amount.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">James Harden's shoe deals</h2>
James Harden is currently locked into the 13-year $200 million deal that he signed with Adidas in August 2015. As per reports, Nike was unwilling to match the number tabled by Adidas, with The Beard still the face of the brand. Derrick Rose of the Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard, and LA Clippers star John Wall have also signed similar deals.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">James Harden's charity and foundation</h2>
James Harden and his mother Monja Willis founded the "3 The Harden Way" foundation. The foundation aims to provide higher education to children in need. He also established the "Impact 13 Foundation", which is on a mission to help people with socio-economic disadvantages and empower women and the youth in the fields of education, entrepreneurship, the arts, fashion, and sports.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">James Harden's car collection</h2>
James Harden has a great car collection and has been seen in some of his luxury rides from time to time. Some of the most dazzling cars in his collection are the Rolls-Royce Wraith, the Range Rover Autobiography, the Bentley Bentayga, a Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon, and a yellow Chevrolet Camaro SS.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">James Harden's house</h2>
James Harden is one of the biggest fashion icons in the NBA right now. So when it came to his mansion, he did not play around. In 2019, the 10-time NBA All-Star shelled out $10 million to buy a luxury property in Houston that required three years to build. The estate spans over 3.5 acres with 8 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms. The grand two-storied mansion has a gym, a theatre, a library, a game room, and a wine room, among other amenities. The house also has a large outdoor garden and an infinity swimming pool.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">James Harden's social media accounts</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/jharden13/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@jharden13</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/jharden13" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@JHarden13</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/jharden13/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@JamesHarden</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Full Name</td>
<td>James Edward Harden Jr.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Popular Name</td>
<td>James Harden</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birth Date</td>
<td>August 26, 1989</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Los Angeles, California</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>34</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>6' 5" (1.96 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>220 lbs (100 kg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parents</td>
<td>James Harden Sr. and Monja Willis</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siblings</td>
<td>Akili Roberson and Arnique Jelks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>African American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$165 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salary</td>
<td>$33 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>Single</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Profession</td>
<td>Basketball player</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Team</td>
<td>Philadelphia 76ers</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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