The Brooklyn Nets have been one of the top teams in the NBA this season. Having three superstars in James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant, the Nets have one of the most star-studded teams in the league. Their supporting cast of Jeff Green, Jor Harris, Blake Griffin, to name a few, make them one of the deepest teams in the league. Given the quality of the team, the Nets have become one of the favorites to topple the defending champions Los Angeles Lakers as the champions of the NBA. CHARLES BARKLEY SPEAKS ABOUT THE BROOKLYN NETS Brooklyn made it clear that they were competing for the championship once they pulled the trigger on the James Harden [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/james-harden/] trade. With their own big three of Harden, Durant, and Irving available, the Nets are hot favorites for the title and surely under tremendous pressure to go all the way. Former MVP Charles Barkley [http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/charles-barkley/] also spoke about the same. In a recent appearance at the Dan Patrick show, Barkley spoke about whom he thinks is under the most pressure to succeed in the upcoming post-season. The Nets got the most pressure of any team in the NBA. “They have to win a championship or else their season is not a success.” The Nets are coming off of a regular season that was marred by injuries; however, despite missing their superstars for quite some time, the team displayed their quality and depth and secured the second spot [https://www.espn.in/nba/table] in the East. Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210302101229/2021-03-02T042256Z_687282104_MT1USATODAY15654639_RTRMADP_3_NBA-BROOKLYN-NETS-AT-SAN-ANTONIO-SPURS.jpg]Mar 1, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) dribbles in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports While critics weren’t the biggest fans of the Harden move, the 3-time scoring champion has flourished as the primary ball-handler for the team and has truly brought the best out of the team. But the biggest question is whether Harden can prove his critiques wrong in the Playoffs. The Beard has often underperformed in his time with the Rockets. If he can maintain his regular-season form in the homecoming Playoffs, then there is no stopping the Nets in the upcoming postseason. Can James Harden lead the Nets to a championship? Let us know in the comments section down below. 

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Charles Barkley

Who is Charles Barkley? 60-year-old Charles Barkley is known by many as the candid jokester from &#8216;Inside the NBA&#8217; on TNT. The Basketball Hall of Famer joined the broadcasting circuit in 2000, shortly after retiring from professional basketball. Before that, Barkley played in the NBA for 16 seasons, with 11 of them being All-Star seasons. NEW YORK, NY &#8211; OCTOBER 18: Retired NBA player Charles Barkley attends the 2016 Broadcasting &amp; Cable Hall of Fame 26th Anniversary Gala at The Waldorf Astoria on October 18, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Desiree Navarro/WireImage) Charles Barkley&#8217;s Early Life Charles Barkley was born on February 20, 1963, to Frank Barkley and Charcey Glenn. The two then had another son named Darryl Barkley. But Frank abandoned the family when Charles was young and his parents eventually divorced. The NBA legend was born and brought up in Leeds, Alabama. Shockingly, the future NBA superstar was in a life-threatening situation when he was born as he weighed just over six pounds. Barkley had severe anemia, and his condition was serious when he was six weeks old. Fortunately, he recovered with the help of doctors. Interestingly, even his mother was astonished at how Barkley turned out to be an elite athlete despite being underweight during birth. Charles had a poor relationship with his father during his younger years. However, the two then bonded well later on until his father&#8217;s demise in December 2021. The 11x NBA All-Star once opened up about his father and their initial rocky relationship. His mother Charcey passed away in June 2015. Charles Barkley graduated from Leeds High School in 1980 and was recruited by Auburn University to play college basketball. Barkley majored in business management and graduated in 1984, declaring for the NBA Draft. Charles Barkley&#8217;s Wife and Children In 1989, Charles married Maureen Blumhardt. The couple welcomed their daughter Christiana Barkley the same year. Interestingly, the Hall of Famer named his only child after the Christiana Mall in Delaware. In 2021, his daughter tied the knot with Ilya Hoffman in the presence of close friends and family. 2 years ago, Christiana and her husband welcomed their son Henry into the world. A year and a half later, Charles Barkley proudly shared the birth of his second grandchild, Charles Eliza, named in honor of the 1993 NBA MVP. Charles Barkley&#8217;s Net Worth 2024Â  NBA legend Charles Barkley currently has an estimated net worth of $70 million. Over 2 decades after his 16-year NBA career, Chuck continues to remain a hot property. Notably, the Philadelphia 76ers legend has found unprecedented success as a TV personality. Fans around the world love his antics as a basketball analyst forÂ Inside The NBAÂ on TNT. Barkley signed a five-year $30 million deal with TNT in 2020. Then in 2022, he reportedly signed a massive ten-year $100 million contract to continue his work for the network. NBA, Basketball Herren, USA All Star Game-Slam Dunk Contest Feb 16, 2013 Houston, TX, USA TNT broadcaster Shaquille O Neal left and Charles Barkley talk during the 2013 NBA All-Star slam dunk contest at the Toyota Center. Houston Toyota Center TX USA, Copyright: xBobxDonnan-USAxTODAYxSportsx 7049582 Last year, the 60-year-old also signed with CNN for an undisclosed amount. The new contract increased his net worth and set him up in a partnership with acclaimed journalist, Gayle King. Their new show &#8216;King Charles&#8217; started streaming in November, 2023 and has been received with mixed reviews. Charles Barkley&#8217;s Career Charles Barkley&#8217;s start to his basketball career was not what he had in mind. He was 5&#8217;10&#8221; and overweight as a junior and did not make the varsity team. Interestingly, Barkley had a shocking growth spurt in the summer and stood at 6&#8217;4&#8243;. As his basketball skills aligned with his physical prowess, Barkley became a starter on the varsity team as a senior. However, he was still not considered a college prospect. But things changed when he dominated one of the highly-rated college prospects in the state. Soon, Auburn University came calling. The once six-pound infant who was in a life-threatening situation struggled with weight gain during his college career. However, Barkley established himself as one of the best college players in the country. During his time with Auburn University, Barkley also earned a lot of accolades for his performances. Then he declared for the NBA Draft in 1984. The Philadelphia 76ers selected Barkley as the 5th overall pick in the draft. He hit the ground running and earned a spot on the All-Rookie First Team. In the next few years, he continued his ascension and established himself as one of the best players in the league. He made his first All-Star appearance in 1987 and won the All-Star MVP award in 1991. However, team success was hard to come by. The power forward was tired of losing and requested a trade. The Sixers traded him to the Phoenix Suns in 1992. During his first season with the Suns, Barkley clinched the NBA MVP award while averaging 25.6 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 5.1 assists. Notably, Chuck won the MVP race against Michael Jordan who was in his prime. Unfortunately for Barkley, his luck against close friend Jordan ran out in the 1993 NBA Finals. The Chicago Bulls clinched their third straight title by beating the Suns 4-2.  via Getty Over the next few seasons, Barkley and the Suns did not make the Conference Finals. In the twilight of his career, he moved to the Houston Rockets to team up with legends like Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, and Scottie Pippen for a shot at the title. Barkley even took pay cuts to accommodate other stars. However, the aging Rockets did not reach find success. Barkley would rupture his left quadricep tendon during his last season. But after 5 months of recovery, the 1993 NBA MVP would return to action and play his last NBA minutes on April 19, 2000. Charles Barkley played a total of 1,073 regular season games.  Regular season points 23,757 (22.1 ppg)  Regular season assists 4,215 (3.9 apg)  Regular season rebounds 12,546 (11.7 rpg)  During his 16-season NBA career, Charles Barkley made the playoffs 13/16 times. His career playoff high came in 1994 when he dropped 56 points and 14 rebounds against the Golden State Warriors during a win in Round 1. Barkley would play a total of 123 post-season games.  Playoff points 2,833 (23.0 ppg)  Playoff assists 482 (3.9 apg)  Playoff rebounds 1,582 (12.9 rpg)  Charles Barkley&#8217;s NBA Contracts Despite coming into the league as the 5th pick in 1984, Charles Barkley did not earn over a million dollars for the first 4 seasons of his career. His 1st season saw him valued at slightly over $300,000. Year 2 witnessed a small jump to $437,500 and then $600,000 the next season. Barkley&#8217;s rookie contract ended with a $822,500 annual salary. In 1988-89 Sir Charles signed a 5-year extension with the Sixers, the first year of which saw his salary nearly double to $1.5 million. During the 89-90 and 90-91 seasons, Barkley would be one of the highest paid athletes in the league raking in $3.0 million and $2.9 million over the two seasons respectively. Chuck was the 4th highest paid player during the 1990-91 NBA season. He earned $3.2 million the following season; his last year in Philadelphia.Â  After being traded to Phoenix before the 92-93 season, Charles Barkley took home just under $2.5 million that season. Barkley would win the 1993 NBA MVP with the 31st highest salary that year. US PRESSWIRE Sports-Historical Unknown date 1996 Phoenix, AZ, USA FILE PHOTO Phoenix Suns forward Charles Barkley 34 is defended by Seattle Supersonics forward Detlef Schrempf 11 at America West Arena. Phoenix Arizona UNITED STATES, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xUSAxTODAYxSportsx 5430952 He then signed a 5-year $18.9 million extension in Phoenix. Over the next two years, his Suns contract steadily increased to $3.25 million then $4 million in 1995 and $4.7 in 1996. Still, given his impact on the team, Barkley was severely underpaid. In 96-97, Charles Barkley was traded to Houston where his salary would stagnate around $4.7 million. By the 97-98 season, Sir Charles had lost a step or two but his salary plummeted to $2.25 million, an abysmal 147th in the league. The following season, Barkley earned just $1 million due to the lockout. Entering the turn of the century, Barkley would sign the highest paying contract of his career, a 1-year $9 million deal to stay in Houston. Unfortunately, a torn left quad would force him to hang up his boots at the end of the season. Charles Barkley earned an estimated $43,608,000 during his NBA career. Charles Barkley&#8217;s Partnerships and EndorsementsÂ  Some of Charles Barkley&#8217;s endorsement deals with major brands are Nike, Coca-Cola, Right Guard, McDonald&#8217;s, and T-Mobile. The 1991 All-Star MVP has also made several investments over the years including real estate and private equity. Barkley&#8217;s Redmont Vodka recently collaborated with the NBA team Atlanta Hawks in order to make the spirit a part of the State Farm Arena menu. Charles Barkley&#8217;s Investments Charles Barkley is a well-known angel investor and producer. He reportedly invested in NeuroVice which is a fledgling startup. The company specializes in medical device technology that improves patient experience. 10 years ago, Barkley also founded the Redmont Distilling Company, which owns the Redmont Vodka. In 2023, the spirit is reported to have crossed $1 million in revenue. Charles Barkley&#8217;s Records One of only four players to record more than 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 4,000 assists in a career #4 on Team USA Olympic single game scoring leaders list Holds the Olympic field goal record of 81.6% Charles Barkley&#8217;s Awards and Achievements NBA MVP 1993 11x NBA All-Star (1987, 1997) NBA All-Star Game MVP (1991) Two-time Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. men&#8217;s basketball team (1992, 1996) 5x All-NBA First Team (1988, 1991, 1993) 5x All-NBA Second Team (1986, 1987, 1992, 1994, 1995) All-NBA Third Team (1996) NBA rebounding leader (1988) NBA&#8217;s 50th and 75th Anniversary Team NBA All-Rookie First Team (1985) No.34 retired by the Philadelphia 76ers Phoenix Suns Ring of Honor Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (2006) Charles Barkley&#8217;s Charity and Foundation Charles Barkley believes in giving back to the community. Over the years, he has made some major donations to help society in one way or another. The 76ers legend startedÂ The Charles Barkley FoundationÂ in the mid-90s and has been contributing through the non-profit organization ever since. Notably, Barkley has made massive donations to several HBCUs. He donated $1 million to Spelman College in 2022. Also, he donated $1 million each to Miles College and Tuskegee University in 2020 and he pledged $1 million each to Alabama A&amp;M University and Clark Atlanta University in 2016. Barkley has also vowed $5 million in his will to ensure that his alma mater remains a diverse environment. Furthermore,Â Barkley announced a relief fund to provide financial assistance to hospital staff in need during the coronavirus pandemic. He has also supported charities likeÂ Ante Up For Africa, Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America, ENOUGH Project, Hillsides, LIVESTRONG, Not On Our Watch, Stand Up To Cancer, United Service Organization, etc. Charles Barkley&#8217;s Shoe Deal From his days at Auburn to his days with the Sixers, Charles Barkley was a Converse man. He dominated at Auburn University in a pair of Converse All Star Pros. Despite being the SEC MVP during his college days, the road to a signature shoe line would be long for him. It wasn&#8217;t until 1992, when he moved to the Phoenix Suns, that Barkley would sign with Nike and begin working on his own shoe. In 1993, the Air Max Force CB would hit the market, opening the floodgates for drops like the Air Max CB 34, the Nike Air Super CB and more, going on to have seven shoes with Nike by the end of his contract. Even the contract Charles Barkley signed with Nike has an interesting tale. As the 1993 NBA MVP put it, he was being courted by Nike when one of its biggest stars, Michael Jordan, gave the forward some valuable advice. Barkley and Jordan having some banter on court Michael Jordan advised Charles Barkley to convert a part of his $2 million contract into Nike stock. With the stock price at just over $2 in 1992, Barkley agreed to Jordan and ended up making 10x the value of his initial contract. Charles Barkley&#8217;sÂ House Charles Barkley currently resides in his house in Scottsdale, Arizona. The property reportedly cost him around $2.2 million. Barkley bought the luxury mansion when he was playing for the Phoenix Suns. The estate spans over 8,600 square feet with three bedrooms and six bathrooms with many lavish amenities. Charles Barkley&#8217;s Rings Despite being in constant playoff contention, Charles Barkley only played in the NBA Finals once during his 16-season career. It was during his MVP season and he faced off against the man he had beaten for the regular season trophy &#8211; Michael Jordan. Unfortunately for Barkley, his sole trip to the promised land would be cut short as Jordan and the Bulls closed out the series in 6 games to complete their first three-peat. As a result, Charles Barkley has 0 rings. Charles Barkley&#8217;sÂ Car Collection Charles Barkley has an impressive car collection. Some of the most notable cars in the NBA legend&#8217;s garage include the 2011 Lincoln Navigator, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Bentley Continental Sports, Audi A4, and the 2020 Lincoln Navigator L Black Label. Charles Barkleyâ€™s Social Media Accounts Charles Barkley is not active on any public social media accounts.  Full Name Charles Wade Barkley  Popular Name Charles Barkley  Date of Birth 20 February 1963  Birth Place Leeds, Alabama  AgeÂ  60  HeightÂ  6&#8217;5&#8221; (1.98m)  Weight (Update) 290 lbs (130 kgs)  Parents Frank Barkley, Charcey Glenn  Siblings Darryl Barkley, John Glenn  Nationality American  Ethnicity African-American  Net Worth $70 million  Salary $10 million  Spouse Maureen Blumhardt (m. 1989)  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children Christiana Barkley  Profession Media analyst  Team Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets  Rings 0

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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>
&nbsp;

<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>Instagram</td>
<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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