James Harden is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association. He is a nine-time NBA All-Star and was named the NBA Most Valuable Player in 2018.
James Harden is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born on August 26, 1989 in Los Angeles, California and attended Artesia High School in Lakewood, California. He was selected with the third overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Harden is a six-time NBA All-Star and was named the NBA Most Valuable Player in 2018. He is a prolific scorer and is known for his ability to create shots for himself and his teammates. He is also an excellent passer and is one of the best free throw shooters in the league. He is a two-time member of the All-NBA First Team and a three-time member of the All-NBA Third Team.
Harden is a three-time NBA scoring champion and has led the league in assists twice. He is the only player in NBA history to have at least 2,000 points, 900 assists, and 600 rebounds in a single season. He is also the only player to have scored at least 60 points in three consecutive games.
Harden is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and was part of the United States national team that won the gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. He was also part of the team that won the gold medal at the 2014 FIBA'>FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain.
Harden is an active philanthropist and has donated to various charities and causes. He has also been involved in several community initiatives, including the James Harden Foundation, which provides educational and recreational opportunities for underprivileged children.