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<h2>Ben Simmons 2022: Net worth, salary and endorsements</h2>
Benjamin David Simmons or Ben Simmons was born in Melbourne, Australia on July 20, 1996. He was born to an American-born father, Dave, who played pro basketball in Australia.

As a youngster, Simmons was interested in Basketball and Football (Soccer as it is known in the US) in Australia. As a teenager, he eventually chose to concentrate on Basketball. At the age of 15, Simmons played basketball for Box Hill Senior Secondary College at the 2011 Australian Schools Championships before taking up a scholarship at the Australian Institute of Sport in 2012. Later that year, Simmons made his first appearance in the United States at the renowned Pangos All-American Camp for basketball prospects.

After moving to the United States, Simmons played college basketball for one season with the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers, when he was named a consensus first-team All-American and the USBWA National Freshman of the Year. In 2016, Philadelphia 76ers drafted him with the first overall pick in the <a href="https://www.nba.com/">NBA</a> draft that year. He became the third Melbourne-born number one overall pick (after Andrew Bogut and Kyrie Irving) in 11 years.

[caption id="attachment_961943" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-961943 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-03-11T003003Z_2037556610_MT1USATODAY17868076_RTRMADP_3_NBA-BROOKLYN-NETS-AT-PHILADELPHIA-76ERS.jpg" alt="Ben Simmons" width="1920" height="1316" /> Mar 10, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) during warmups before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

After sitting out a year due to an injured right foot, he was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2018. In the next season, he received his first All-Star selection. During the 2019-20 season, he evolved as a defender and notched his game up a level. He earned another All-Star appearance, along with his first All-NBA and All-Defensive team appearance too.

Following a poor outing in 2020-21, he refused to play for the 76ers franchise. After sitting out the entire season, Simmons was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in February 2022. However, things remained the same as Simmons didn't feature for the Nets even once.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Major on-court achievements</h2>
3× NBA All-Star (2019, 2020, 2021)

All-NBA Third Team (2020)

2 x NBA All-Defensive First Team (2020, 2021)

NBA Rookie of the Year (2018)

NBA All-Rookie First Team (2018)

Consensus first-team All-American (2016)

USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2016)

First-team All-SEC (2016)

SEC Freshman of the Year (2016)

Mr. Basketball USA
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ben Simmons stats</h2>
In the 2020-21 season, <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/simmobe01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Simmons</a> averaged 14.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game. He didn't play a single game throughout the 2021-22 season.

His career averages are 15.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game. In total, he has played only 275 regular season games in six years as he has sat out two entire seasons.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ben Simmons 2022 net worth</h2>
<a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/ben-simmons-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrity net worth</a> estimated the net worth of Ben Simmons as $6 million. In 2016, he had initially signed a rookie-level contract with the Sixers. Before the start of the 2019/20 season, Simmons and the Sixers agreed to a rookie max contract extension for five years reported to be around $170 million.

[caption id="attachment_496364" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-496364" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201229213356/2020-12-28T015340Z_320811432_MT1USATODAY15366290_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PHILADELPHIA-76ERS-AT-CLEVELAND-CAVALIERS.jpg" alt="Ben Simmons" width="1920" height="1280" /> Dec 27, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) during the second quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Simmons is the third highest-paid NBA rookie ever. Ben Simmons' primary endorsement is with the athletic apparel giant Nike, which signed the hoops supernova to a $20 million contract during his rookie season. The deal does offer bonus incentives that could boost his Nike contract to $40 million in value.
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<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">26</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Unmarried</td>
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<td width="319">Australian/American</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="319">6′ 10″ (2.08 m)</td>
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<td width="319">109 kg</td>
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Ben Simmons 2022: Net worth, salary and endorsements Benjamin David Simmons or Ben Simmons was born in Melbourne, Australia on July 20, 1996. He was born to an American-born father, Dave, who played pro basketball in Australia. As a youngster, Simmons was interested in Basketball and Football (Soccer as it is known in the US) in Australia. As a teenager, he eventually chose to concentrate on Basketball. At the age of 15, Simmons played basketball for Box Hill Senior Secondary College at the 2011 Australian Schools Championships before taking up a scholarship at the Australian Institute of Sport in 2012. Later that year, Simmons made his first appearance in the United States at the renowned Pangos All-American Camp for basketball prospects. After moving to the United States, Simmons played college basketball for one season with the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers, when he was named a consensus first-team All-American and the USBWA National Freshman of the Year. In 2016, Philadelphia 76ers drafted him with the first overall pick in the NBA draft that year. He became the third Melbourne-born number one overall pick (after Andrew Bogut and Kyrie Irving) in 11 years. Mar 10, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) during warmups before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports After sitting out a year due to an injured right foot, he was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2018. In the next season, he received his first All-Star selection. During the 2019-20 season, he evolved as a defender and notched his game up a level. He earned another All-Star appearance, along with his first All-NBA and All-Defensive team appearance too. Following a poor outing in 2020-21, he refused to play for the 76ers franchise. After sitting out the entire season, Simmons was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in February 2022. However, things remained the same as Simmons didn&#8217;t feature for the Nets even once. Major on-court achievements 3× NBA All-Star (2019, 2020, 2021) All-NBA Third Team (2020) 2 x NBA All-Defensive First Team (2020, 2021) NBA Rookie of the Year (2018) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2018) Consensus first-team All-American (2016) USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2016) First-team All-SEC (2016) SEC Freshman of the Year (2016) Mr. Basketball USA Ben Simmons stats In the 2020-21 season, Simmons averaged 14.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game. He didn&#8217;t play a single game throughout the 2021-22 season. His career averages are 15.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game. In total, he has played only 275 regular season games in six years as he has sat out two entire seasons. Ben Simmons 2022 net worth Celebrity net worth estimated the net worth of Ben Simmons as $6 million. In 2016, he had initially signed a rookie-level contract with the Sixers. Before the start of the 2019/20 season, Simmons and the Sixers agreed to a rookie max contract extension for five years reported to be around $170 million. Dec 27, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) during the second quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports Simmons is the third highest-paid NBA rookie ever. Ben Simmons&#8217; primary endorsement is with the athletic apparel giant Nike, which signed the hoops supernova to a $20 million contract during his rookie season. The deal does offer bonus incentives that could boost his Nike contract to $40 million in value.  Age 26  Marital Status Unmarried  Nationality Australian/American  Height 6′ 10″ (2.08 m)  Weight 109 kg

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is James Harden?</b></h2>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap">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.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap">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.</p>

<h2 class="whitespace-pre-wrap" style="text-align: center"><b>James Harden's early life</b></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"><b>James Harden's wife and children</b></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"><b>James Harden's career timeline</b></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]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Following the 2022â€“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. W</span><span style="font-weight: 400">ith the Clippers, Harden surpassed NBA icon Jerry West for the 23rd place on the league's all-time scoring list.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>James Harden's net worth 2024</b></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"><b>James Harden's career stats</b></h2>
<b>Regular season stats:</b>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 1035</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 24.4</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 7.1</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 5.6</span></li>
</ul>
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<b>Playoffs stats:</b>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 160</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 22.7</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 6.3</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 5.5</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>James Harden's partnerships and endorsements</b></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"><b>James Harden's investments</b></h2>
James Harden has made some major investments with his investment firm 13 Endeavours. According to reports, he has invested big inÂ 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"><b>James Harden's major achievements and awards</b></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Most Valuable Player (2018)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">10Ã— NBA All-Star (2013â€“2022)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">6Ã— All-NBA First Team (2014, 2015, 2017â€“2020)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">All-NBA Third Team (2013)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2012)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">3Ã— NBA scoring champion (2018â€“2020)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— NBA assists leader (2017, 2023)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2010)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA 75th Anniversary Team</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Consensus first-team All-American (2009)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Pac-10 Player of the Year (2009)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— First-team All-Pac-10 (2008, 2009)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">No. 13 jersey retired by Arizona State Sun Devils</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Second-team Parade All-American (2007)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">McDonald's All-American (2007)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>James Harden's contract details</b></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. <span style="font-weight: 400">Following the 2022â€“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.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>James Harden's shoe deals</b></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"><b>James Harden's charity and foundation</b></h2>
James Harden and his mother Monja Willis foundedÂ theÂ <em>"3 The Harden Way"</em> foundation. The foundation aims to provide higher education to children in need. He also established the <em>"Impact 13 Foundation",Â </em>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"><b>James Harden's c</b><b>ar collection</b></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 theÂ Rolls-Royce Wraith, theÂ 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"><b>James Harden's house</b></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"><b>James Harden's s</b><b>ocial media accounts</b></h2>
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<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/jharden13/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@jharden13</a></td>
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<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/jharden13" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@JHarden13</a></td>
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<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/jharden13/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@JamesHarden</a></td>
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<td>Full Name</td>
<td>James Edward Harden Jr.</td>
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<td>Popular Name</td>
<td>James Harden</td>
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<td>Birth Date</td>
<td>August 26, 1989</td>
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<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Los Angeles, California</td>
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<td>Age</td>
<td>34</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6' 5" (1.96 m)</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>220 lbs (100 kg)</td>
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<td>Parents</td>
<td>James Harden Sr. and Monja Willis</td>
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<td>Siblings</td>
<td>Akili Roberson and Arnique Jelks</td>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
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<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>African American</td>
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<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$165 million</td>
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<td>Salary</td>
<td>$33 million</td>
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<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>Single</td>
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<td>Profession</td>
<td>Basketball player</td>
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<td>Team</td>
<td>Philadelphia 76ers</td>
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James Harden

Who is James Harden? James Harden has been one of the NBA&#8217;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&#8217;s current greats. James Harden&#8217;s early life James Harden was born on August 26, 1989, in Los Angeles, California, and spent most of his early life there. James Harden&#8217;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. James Harden&#8217;s wife and children 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. James Harden&#8217;s career timeline 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&#8217;s All-American for his performances. Harden&#8217;s basketball coach Scott Pera was a huge reason behind the latter&#8217;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&#8217;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. 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 &#8211; ZUMAp124 20191219_zaa_p124_003 Copyright: xJavierxRojasx 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 though he is not his MVP self 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. 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 Following the 2022â€“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&#8217;s all-time scoring list. James Harden&#8217;s net worth 2024 NBA superstar James Harden is one of the highest-paid players in the league. In 2022, Forbes ranked him #12 on the world&#8217;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. James Harden&#8217;s career stats Regular season stats: Games played &#8211; 1035 Points per game &#8211; 24.4 Assists per game &#8211; 7.1 Rebounds per game &#8211; 5.6 &nbsp; Playoffs stats: Games played &#8211; 160 Points per game &#8211; 22.7 Assists per game &#8211; 6.3 Rebounds per game &#8211; 5.5 James Harden&#8217;s partnerships and endorsements 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: Body Armor Beats Electronics Amazon EA Sports GoPuff State Farm Stance Socks James Harden&#8217;s investments James Harden has made some major investments with his investment firm 13 Endeavours. According to reports, he has invested big inÂ 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. James Harden&#8217;s major achievements and awards NBA Most Valuable Player (2018) 10Ã— NBA All-Star (2013â€“2022) 6Ã— All-NBA First Team (2014, 2015, 2017â€“2020) All-NBA Third Team (2013) NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2012) 3Ã— NBA scoring champion (2018â€“2020) 2Ã— NBA assists leader (2017, 2023) NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2010) NBA 75th Anniversary Team Consensus first-team All-American (2009) Pac-10 Player of the Year (2009) 2Ã— First-team All-Pac-10 (2008, 2009) No. 13 jersey retired by Arizona State Sun Devils Second-team Parade All-American (2007) McDonald&#8217;s All-American (2007) James Harden&#8217;s contract details 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 2022â€“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. James Harden&#8217;s shoe deals 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. James Harden&#8217;s charity and foundation James Harden and his mother Monja Willis foundedÂ theÂ &#8220;3 The Harden Way&#8221; foundation. The foundation aims to provide higher education to children in need. He also established the &#8220;Impact 13 Foundation&#8221;,Â 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. James Harden&#8217;s car collection 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 theÂ Rolls-Royce Wraith, theÂ Range Rover Autobiography, the Bentley Bentayga, a Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon, and a yellow Chevrolet Camaro SS. James Harden&#8217;s house 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. James Harden&#8217;s social media accounts  Instagram @jharden13  Twitter @JHarden13  Facebook @JamesHarden    Full Name James Edward Harden Jr.  Popular Name James Harden  Birth Date August 26, 1989  Birth Place Los Angeles, California  Age 34  Height 6&#8242; 5&#8243; (1.96 m)  Weight 220 lbs (100 kg)  Parents James Harden Sr. and Monja Willis  Siblings Akili Roberson and Arnique Jelks  Nationality American  Ethnicity African American  Net Worth $165 million  Salary $33 million  Relationship/Marital Status Single  Profession Basketball player  Team Philadelphia 76ers

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Kevin Durant?</h2>
Since entering the league as the 2nd overall pick in 2007, Kevin Durant has established himself as one of the most prolific scorers of the game. Standing at 6'10 with guard skills, his ability to get his shot off against any defender changed the dynamics and the prerequisites of the power forward position. He has won an MVP award, 4 scoring titles, with multiple deep playoff runs, and 2 Finals MVPs while winning back-to-back championships with the Warriors. Injuries, however, have plagued the past few seasons since his Achilles tear in 2019.

[caption id="attachment_2467162" align="alignnone" width="4273"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2467162" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-12-16T040353Z_348935045_MT1USATODAY22114761_RTRMADP_3_NBA-NEW-YORK-KNICKS-AT-PHOENIX-SUNS.jpg" alt="" width="4273" height="2849" /> Dec 15, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) makes the pass against the New York Knicks in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

When healthy, Durant performs at an elite level: a facet of the player that was brought to light in his 2022 playoff run, when he carried the Nets without co-stars Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons. Though questions linger about his health, his offensive performances have, nevertheless, secured his legacy.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's early life</b></h2>
Kevin Durant was born on September 29, 1988, in Washington D.C. The forward spent most of his early life in Prince George's County, Maryland. From a young age, Durant was a very talented basketball star. After graduating from Montrose Christian School, he committed to the University of Texas in Austin in 2006 despite offers from multiple popular programs. After one year of college basketball, KD declared for the NBA draft in 2007. According to reports, he later earned a bachelor's in education with a minor in social work.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Kevin Durant's family and personal life</strong></h2>
Kevin Durant's parents are Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt. He has three siblings, Brianna, Tony, and Rayvonne. Durant's father abandoned the family when he was an infant and his parents eventually divorced later. The two-time Finals MVP's grandmother helped Wanda in raising him. When KD was 13, Pratt re-entered his life and traveled with him around the country for basketball tournaments.

Durant was once engaged to WNBA star Monica Wright. They started dating in 2013 and were engaged a few months later. However, the engagement was called off, and they reportedly broke up in 2014. He once talked aboutÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-kevin-durant-once-revealed-why-he-broke-up-with-his-fiancee-i-love-this-girl-but-i-didnt-love-her-the-right-way/" target="_self" rel="noopener">the reason behind the failed relationship</a>.

After this, it was rumored KD dated Cassandra Anderson who is a real estate broker. She was spotted attending his games from the spouses' area during his time with the Warriors. There were multiple social media posts of the two together as well. However, the posts were later deleted. It is unclear whether Durant and Cassandra broke up or whether they are trying to keep it private.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's Net Worth in 2024</b></h2>
Kevin Durant has an estimated net worth of around $300 million, according to various reports. Durant currently plays for the Phoenix Suns, after a blockbuster trade from the <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/brooklyn-nets/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets</a> in February 2023. He<span style="font-weight: 400">Â is set to earn</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> $46,407,433 during the 2023-24 </span><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> season. The two-time NBA champion also earns tens of millions from endorsements thanks to his popularity and success on the hardwood. Furthermore, KD is also an entrepreneur who invests his well-earned money which has helped him build a business empire. In terms of being the highest-paid athlete in the world, Kevin Durant rounds out the 2023 top ten with $89.1 million.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's career timeline</b></h2>
Kevin Durant was one of the best college basketball stars in the country while playing for the University of Texas. He led the Longhorns to a 25-10 record and clinch 4th seed in the NCAA Tournament. Despite a great game from Durant, the team was eliminated in the second round. For his impressive performances, KD won the National Player of the Year award along with other prestigious accolades. After one year with Texas, he declared for the NBA draft in 2007.

Even though there were some reservations about his lanky build, Durant was expected to be a lottery pick. The Seattle SuperSonics selected KD as the 2nd pick of the draft. However, many still thought that the 6'10" youngster would struggle to play against the well-built stars in the NBA. But that was far from the reality. Durant hit the ground running and won the Rookie of the Year award averaging 20 points per game.
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After his rookie year, the franchise moved to Oklahoma, rebranding as theÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Oklahoma City Thunder</a>. The Slim Reaper continued his ascension and dominated his opponents. The Thunder were one of the best young teams with KD, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden in the lineup. Durant led the team to the 2012 NBA Finals but lost the title to LeBron James' Miami Heat.

KD was arguably in his prime during the 2013-14 season and won the NBA MVP award averaging 32 points. However, team success was still hard to come by as the Thunder were knocked out in the Conference Finals. After two more disappointing seasons in Oklahoma, Durant joined theÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/golden-state-warriors/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Golden State Warriors</a>. He received major criticism for joining the team that beat the Thunder in the Conference Finals the previous year and also for forming a super team.

Durant instantly helped the Warriors with his skill set and experience. The Dubs won two straight titles and KD won the Finals MVP award on both occasions. The Warriors' hunt for a third straight ring in 2019 came up short in the Finals against the Toronto Raptors as KD struggled with injury throughout the playoffs. After some internal issues within the team, Durant left the Warriors and joined the Brooklyn Nets.
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This move was again criticized heavily as Kyrie Irving also joined the Nets the same year. However, because of COVID protocol, Irving missed a lot of games. Then in 2021, Durant's former teammate James Harden also joined the team. But the trio barely played together due to various reasons and Harden left after one year. In the 2022-23 season, the Nets started the season poorly but then went on a great run and looked unstoppable. But things changed after Irving requested a trade and moved to the Dallas Mavericks. Durant later joined theÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/phoenix-suns/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Phoenix Suns</a> in a blockbuster move to play alongside Devin Booker and Chris Paul.

In 2023, <span style="font-weight: 400">Durant announced that he would return to wearing the No. 35 jersey, which he had worn throughout his college and professional career before joining the Nets. The same year, h</span><span style="font-weight: 400">e also finished the regular season shooting over 55% from the field, over 40% from three-point range, and over 90% from the free-throw line, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve those shooting splits in a season. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Durant also passed Hakeem Olajuwon in October for 12th on the all-time career scoring list and became the 12th player all-time to reach 27,000 career points.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's NBA career stats</b></h2>
<b>Regular season stats:</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 1020</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 27.3</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 7.0</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 4.4</span>

<b>Playoffs stats:</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 166</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 29.4</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 7.8</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 4.2</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's endorsements</b></h2>
Some of the biggest endorsements and partnerships of Kevin Durant are as follows:

Alaska Air Group

Google

BBVA

Sparkling ICE

NBA 2K

American Family Insurance

Panini

Skullcandy

Gatorade

Sonic Drive-In

Sprint

Nike
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's investments</b></h2>
Kevin Durant can be hauled as a successful investor. The 13-time NBA All-Star has reportedly made over 80 investments through his firm <em>Thirty Five Ventures</em> which operates as a venture capital firm. Some of the most important investments of KD include Postmates, Yoshi, Rubrik, Whoop, Robinhood, Pieology, etc. KD reportedly earned around $15 million after Uber acquired Postmates. Furthermore, KD has a minority stake in MLS' Philadelphia Union and the NWSL's NJ/NY Gotham FC.

In October 2022, Durant joined fellow professional athletes LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Drew Brees as an investor in a professional pickleball team with his business partner, Rich Kleiman, via their <em>Thirty Five Ventures</em> firm. Under it, in March 2023, KD launched a flagship project <em>"The Boardroom"</em> that covers all these ventures and also provides news coverage.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's major achievements and awards</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— NBA champion (2017, 2018)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— NBA Finals MVP (2017, 2018)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Most Valuable Player (2014)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">13Ã— NBA All-Star (2010â€“2019, 2021â€“2023)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— NBA All-Star Game MVP (2012, 2019)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">6Ã— All-NBA First Team (2010â€“2014, 2018)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">4Ã— All-NBA Second Team (2016, 2017, 2019, 2022)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Rookie of the Year (2008)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Rookie First Team (2008)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">4Ã— NBA scoring champion (2010â€“2012, 2014)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— 50â€“40â€“90 club (2013, 2023)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA 75th Anniversary Team</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Consensus national college player of the year (2007)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Consensus first-team All-American (2007)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Big 12 Player of the Year (2007)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">No. 35 retired by Texas Longhorns</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">FIBA World Championship MVP (2010)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">3Ã— USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2010, 2016, 2021)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">McDonald's All-American Game MVP (2006)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">First-team Parade All-American (2006)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Second-team Parade All-American (2005)</span>

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's contract details</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">In 2021, Kevin Durant signed a four-year $194.22 million contract extension with the Brooklyn Nets with an annual average salary of over $48 million. After earning over $42 million last year, KD is all set to earn over $46.4 million over the next season, having moved to the Phoenix Suns.Â </span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's shoe deals</b></h2>
Kevin Durant and Nike have signed a lifetime contract, making him the third NBA player to sign such a deal. Michael Jordan and LeBron James are the other two. <span style="font-weight: 400">This partnership</span> includes footwear, apparel, and a philanthropic collaboration that focuses on grassroots basketball. <span style="font-weight: 400">His deal with Nike also includes a $50 million retirement package. KD's relationship with Nike dates back to 2007, during which they released 15 different shoes. The 13-time All-Star has also teased a 16th pair.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's charity and foundation</b></h2>
Kevin Durant is a philanthropist. He founded the <em>Kevin Durant Charity Foundation</em>Â in 2013. The foundation aims to help youth from low-income backgrounds across the country and internationally as well. He is also a major contributor to different charities likeÂ <em>Tulsa Dream Center</em>,Â <em>Boys and Girls Club</em>,Â <em>American Red Cross</em>,Â <em>GiveDirectly</em>,Â <em>Positive Tommorw</em>, and theÂ <em>Kevin Durant Basketball Facility for Men</em>. He reportedly donated $1 million to the Red Cross for its tornado relief fund and $3 million to the University of Texas to help its basketball program.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's car collection</b></h2>
Kevin Durant rides in style and has an impressive car collection worth over $4 million. Notably, one car alone is worth more than half of his entire collection: theÂ 1966 Ford GT40 which is worth an estimated $2.5 million. It is one of only 105 models ever made. Also,Â Durant has beenÂ spotted multiple times driving a Ferrari California, which was priced at $200,000.Â He also owns a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster, Rolls-Royce Phantom, etc.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Kevin Durant's h</b><b>ouse</b></h2>
Kevin Durant not only drives in style; he lives in style as well. Durant either bought or rented mansions whenever he moved to a different team. In 2021, KD reportedly purchased a mansion worth $15.6 million located in Hidden Hills, California. The property is 10,000 square feet and sits on 1.8 acres of land with all the amenities one can expect in a luxury mansion.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>Kevin Durant's social media accounts</b></h2>
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<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/easymoneysniper/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@easymoneysniper</a></td>
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<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/kdtrey5?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@KDTrey5</a></td>
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<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/KevinDurant/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@KevinDurant</a></td>
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<td>Full Name</td>
<td>Kevin Wayne Durant</td>
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<td>Popular Name</td>
<td>Kevin Durant</td>
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<td>Birth Date</td>
<td>September 29, 1988</td>
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<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Washington, D.C.</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6' 10" (2.08 m)</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>104 kg</td>
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<td>Parents</td>
<td>Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt</td>
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<td>Siblings</td>
<td>Brianna, Tony, and Rayvonne</td>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
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<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>African American</td>
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<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$200 Million</td>
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<td>Salary</td>
<td>$42 Million</td>
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<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>N/A</td>
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<td>Children</td>
<td>None</td>
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<td>Profession</td>
<td>Basketball player</td>
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<td>Team</td>
<td>Phoenix Suns</td>
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<td>Rings</td>
<td>2</td>
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Kevin Durant

Who is Kevin Durant? Since entering the league as the 2nd overall pick in 2007, Kevin Durant has established himself as one of the most prolific scorers of the game. Standing at 6&#8217;10 with guard skills, his ability to get his shot off against any defender changed the dynamics and the prerequisites of the power forward position. He has won an MVP award, 4 scoring titles, with multiple deep playoff runs, and 2 Finals MVPs while winning back-to-back championships with the Warriors. Injuries, however, have plagued the past few seasons since his Achilles tear in 2019. Dec 15, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) makes the pass against the New York Knicks in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports When healthy, Durant performs at an elite level: a facet of the player that was brought to light in his 2022 playoff run, when he carried the Nets without co-stars Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons. Though questions linger about his health, his offensive performances have, nevertheless, secured his legacy. Kevin Durant&#8217;s early life Kevin Durant was born on September 29, 1988, in Washington D.C. The forward spent most of his early life in Prince George&#8217;s County, Maryland. From a young age, Durant was a very talented basketball star. After graduating from Montrose Christian School, he committed to the University of Texas in Austin in 2006 despite offers from multiple popular programs. After one year of college basketball, KD declared for the NBA draft in 2007. According to reports, he later earned a bachelor&#8217;s in education with a minor in social work. Kevin Durant&#8217;s family and personal life Kevin Durant&#8217;s parents are Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt. He has three siblings, Brianna, Tony, and Rayvonne. Durant&#8217;s father abandoned the family when he was an infant and his parents eventually divorced later. The two-time Finals MVP&#8217;s grandmother helped Wanda in raising him. When KD was 13, Pratt re-entered his life and traveled with him around the country for basketball tournaments. Durant was once engaged to WNBA star Monica Wright. They started dating in 2013 and were engaged a few months later. However, the engagement was called off, and they reportedly broke up in 2014. He once talked aboutÂ the reason behind the failed relationship. After this, it was rumored KD dated Cassandra Anderson who is a real estate broker. She was spotted attending his games from the spouses&#8217; area during his time with the Warriors. There were multiple social media posts of the two together as well. However, the posts were later deleted. It is unclear whether Durant and Cassandra broke up or whether they are trying to keep it private. Kevin Durant&#8217;s Net Worth in 2024 Kevin Durant has an estimated net worth of around $300 million, according to various reports. Durant currently plays for the Phoenix Suns, after a blockbuster trade from the Brooklyn Nets in February 2023. HeÂ is set to earn $46,407,433 during the 2023-24 NBA season. The two-time NBA champion also earns tens of millions from endorsements thanks to his popularity and success on the hardwood. Furthermore, KD is also an entrepreneur who invests his well-earned money which has helped him build a business empire. In terms of being the highest-paid athlete in the world, Kevin Durant rounds out the 2023 top ten with $89.1 million. Kevin Durant&#8217;s career timeline Kevin Durant was one of the best college basketball stars in the country while playing for the University of Texas. He led the Longhorns to a 25-10 record and clinch 4th seed in the NCAA Tournament. Despite a great game from Durant, the team was eliminated in the second round. For his impressive performances, KD won the National Player of the Year award along with other prestigious accolades. After one year with Texas, he declared for the NBA draft in 2007. Even though there were some reservations about his lanky build, Durant was expected to be a lottery pick. The Seattle SuperSonics selected KD as the 2nd pick of the draft. However, many still thought that the 6&#8217;10&#8221; youngster would struggle to play against the well-built stars in the NBA. But that was far from the reality. Durant hit the ground running and won the Rookie of the Year award averaging 20 points per game.  via Getty After his rookie year, the franchise moved to Oklahoma, rebranding as theÂ Oklahoma City Thunder. The Slim Reaper continued his ascension and dominated his opponents. The Thunder were one of the best young teams with KD, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden in the lineup. Durant led the team to the 2012 NBA Finals but lost the title to LeBron James&#8217; Miami Heat. KD was arguably in his prime during the 2013-14 season and won the NBA MVP award averaging 32 points. However, team success was still hard to come by as the Thunder were knocked out in the Conference Finals. After two more disappointing seasons in Oklahoma, Durant joined theÂ Golden State Warriors. He received major criticism for joining the team that beat the Thunder in the Conference Finals the previous year and also for forming a super team. Durant instantly helped the Warriors with his skill set and experience. The Dubs won two straight titles and KD won the Finals MVP award on both occasions. The Warriors&#8217; hunt for a third straight ring in 2019 came up short in the Finals against the Toronto Raptors as KD struggled with injury throughout the playoffs. After some internal issues within the team, Durant left the Warriors and joined the Brooklyn Nets.  via Getty This move was again criticized heavily as Kyrie Irving also joined the Nets the same year. However, because of COVID protocol, Irving missed a lot of games. Then in 2021, Durant&#8217;s former teammate James Harden also joined the team. But the trio barely played together due to various reasons and Harden left after one year. In the 2022-23 season, the Nets started the season poorly but then went on a great run and looked unstoppable. But things changed after Irving requested a trade and moved to the Dallas Mavericks. Durant later joined theÂ Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster move to play alongside Devin Booker and Chris Paul. In 2023, Durant announced that he would return to wearing the No. 35 jersey, which he had worn throughout his college and professional career before joining the Nets. The same year, he also finished the regular season shooting over 55% from the field, over 40% from three-point range, and over 90% from the free-throw line, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve those shooting splits in a season. Durant also passed Hakeem Olajuwon in October for 12th on the all-time career scoring list and became the 12th player all-time to reach 27,000 career points. Kevin Durant&#8217;s NBA career stats Regular season stats: Games played &#8211; 1020 Points per game &#8211; 27.3 Rebounds per game &#8211; 7.0 Assists per game &#8211; 4.4 Playoffs stats: Games played &#8211; 166 Points per game &#8211; 29.4 Rebounds per game &#8211; 7.8 Assists per game &#8211; 4.2 Kevin Durant&#8217;s endorsements Some of the biggest endorsements and partnerships of Kevin Durant are as follows: Alaska Air Group Google BBVA Sparkling ICE NBA 2K American Family Insurance Panini Skullcandy Gatorade Sonic Drive-In Sprint Nike Kevin Durant&#8217;s investments Kevin Durant can be hauled as a successful investor. The 13-time NBA All-Star has reportedly made over 80 investments through his firm Thirty Five Ventures which operates as a venture capital firm. Some of the most important investments of KD include Postmates, Yoshi, Rubrik, Whoop, Robinhood, Pieology, etc. KD reportedly earned around $15 million after Uber acquired Postmates. Furthermore, KD has a minority stake in MLS&#8217; Philadelphia Union and the NWSL&#8217;s NJ/NY Gotham FC. In October 2022, Durant joined fellow professional athletes LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Drew Brees as an investor in a professional pickleball team with his business partner, Rich Kleiman, via their Thirty Five Ventures firm. Under it, in March 2023, KD launched a flagship project &#8220;The Boardroom&#8221; that covers all these ventures and also provides news coverage. Kevin Durant&#8217;s major achievements and awards 2Ã— NBA champion (2017, 2018) 2Ã— NBA Finals MVP (2017, 2018) NBA Most Valuable Player (2014) 13Ã— NBA All-Star (2010â€“2019, 2021â€“2023) 2Ã— NBA All-Star Game MVP (2012, 2019) 6Ã— All-NBA First Team (2010â€“2014, 2018) 4Ã— All-NBA Second Team (2016, 2017, 2019, 2022) NBA Rookie of the Year (2008) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2008) 4Ã— NBA scoring champion (2010â€“2012, 2014) 2Ã— 50â€“40â€“90 club (2013, 2023) NBA 75th Anniversary Team Consensus national college player of the year (2007) Consensus first-team All-American (2007) Big 12 Player of the Year (2007) No. 35 retired by Texas Longhorns FIBA World Championship MVP (2010) 3Ã— USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2010, 2016, 2021) McDonald&#8217;s All-American Game MVP (2006) First-team Parade All-American (2006) Second-team Parade All-American (2005) &nbsp; &nbsp; Kevin Durant&#8217;s contract details In 2021, Kevin Durant signed a four-year $194.22 million contract extension with the Brooklyn Nets with an annual average salary of over $48 million. After earning over $42 million last year, KD is all set to earn over $46.4 million over the next season, having moved to the Phoenix Suns.Â  Kevin Durant&#8217;s shoe deals Kevin Durant and Nike have signed a lifetime contract, making him the third NBA player to sign such a deal. Michael Jordan and LeBron James are the other two. This partnership includes footwear, apparel, and a philanthropic collaboration that focuses on grassroots basketball. His deal with Nike also includes a $50 million retirement package. KD&#8217;s relationship with Nike dates back to 2007, during which they released 15 different shoes. The 13-time All-Star has also teased a 16th pair. Kevin Durant&#8217;s charity and foundation Kevin Durant is a philanthropist. He founded the Kevin Durant Charity FoundationÂ in 2013. The foundation aims to help youth from low-income backgrounds across the country and internationally as well. He is also a major contributor to different charities likeÂ Tulsa Dream Center,Â Boys and Girls Club,Â American Red Cross,Â GiveDirectly,Â Positive Tommorw, and theÂ Kevin Durant Basketball Facility for Men. He reportedly donated $1 million to the Red Cross for its tornado relief fund and $3 million to the University of Texas to help its basketball program. Kevin Durant&#8217;s car collection Kevin Durant rides in style and has an impressive car collection worth over $4 million. Notably, one car alone is worth more than half of his entire collection: theÂ 1966 Ford GT40 which is worth an estimated $2.5 million. It is one of only 105 models ever made. Also,Â Durant has beenÂ spotted multiple times driving a Ferrari California, which was priced at $200,000.Â He also owns a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster, Rolls-Royce Phantom, etc. Kevin Durant&#8217;s house Kevin Durant not only drives in style; he lives in style as well. Durant either bought or rented mansions whenever he moved to a different team. In 2021, KD reportedly purchased a mansion worth $15.6 million located in Hidden Hills, California. The property is 10,000 square feet and sits on 1.8 acres of land with all the amenities one can expect in a luxury mansion. Kevin Durant&#8217;s social media accounts  Instagram @easymoneysniper  Twitter @KDTrey5  Facebook @KevinDurant  &nbsp;  Full Name Kevin Wayne Durant  Popular Name Kevin Durant  Birth Date September 29, 1988  Birth Place Washington, D.C.  Height 6&#8242; 10&#8243; (2.08 m)  Weight 104 kg  Parents Wanda Durant and Wayne Pratt  Siblings Brianna, Tony, and Rayvonne  Nationality American  Ethnicity African American  Net Worth $200 Million  Salary $42 Million  Relationship/Marital Status N/A  Children None  Profession Basketball player  Team Phoenix Suns  Rings 2

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