James Harden [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/james-harden/] and Co. recorded another win on Sunday night over the Sacramento Kings and took their streak to 4-1 in the bubble. Austin Rivers bagged a career-high 41 points in the game. Despite Rockets missing out on a few starters in Orlando, they have managed to cross the winning line. AUSTIN RIVERS DREW INSPIRATION FROM JAMES HARDEN FOR THAT SPLENDID PERFORMANCE OVER KINGS It was Austin Rivers’ night for sure with all those threes dropping in the bucket. He broke records off the bench and filled in for the likes of Russell Westbrook [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/russell-westbrook/] and Eric Gordon who were out due to injuries. Rivers was shooting a massive 70% from the field and scored six three-pointers to save the Rockets. James Harden added another 32 points to their fourth victory in the bubble. Well, the Beard stands as a role model for his players on the team. Austin had a big night and he drew solid inspiration from the big man. He calls Harden the ‘hardest working guy’ on the Rockets roster. “James (Harden) came up to me during the game and said this is what we need. We need you to continue to push yourself…James is the best player on our team. He’s also the hardest working guy on our team…I just try to reflect what he’s doing,” Rivers said in an interview post the game. ROCKETS ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SOME MORE WINS Being a heavily offensive team, Rockets has opened doors to improve on their defensive abilities this season. Team coach, Mika D’Antoni also seems impressed with how the players are working on it. If they do build onto that aspect as well, they will be tough contenders in the playoffs for sure. After this loss, Kings have further gone down the standings with five defeats after the restart. They were pushed out of the playoff race a few days back. On the other hand, Rockets have won it all in the bubble except against the Dallas Mavericks. Their injured starters will also make a comeback most probably in their next game. The upcoming fixture for the Houston Rockets is against the San Antonio Spurs on 11th August. Source: Twitter – Alykhan Bijani [https://twitter.com/Rockets_Insider/status/1292659544821202944?s=08] 

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

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

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

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>Russell Westbrook: Net worth, salary, and endorsements</h2>
Russell Westbrook was born on November 12, 1988, in Long Beach, California. NBA's Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2017 was named after his father. Russell has a younger brother named Raynard and married Nina Earl in 2015. Currently, 'Russ' plays for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/los-angeles-lakers/">Los Angeles Lakers</a>.

He started his <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/">NBA</a> career in 2008 when the Seattle SuperSonics (which later became Oklahoma City Thunder) drafted him as the fourth overall pick. He rose as a superstar while playing for the Thunder. Westbrook won the MVP award in 2017 when he averaged a triple-double for the season. He also set a record for the most triple-doubles in a season, with 42.

However, he was traded to Houston Rockets prior to the 2019/20 season. While his start with the Rockets was decent, injuries and questionable fit meant that Brodie ended up with a disappointing season.

[caption id="attachment_900442" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-900442" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-01-18T044844Z_782777261_MT1USATODAY17523169_RTRMADP_3_NBA-UTAH-JAZZ-AT-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS.jpg" alt="Russell Westbrook" width="1920" height="1322" /> Jan 17, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) was given a technical foul for his reaction after a dunk over Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) in the first half of the game at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Westbrook was traded again to the Washington Wizards. While the 2017 MVP did help the Wizards to the playoffs, both the parties agreed to part ways. Before the start of the 2021-22 season, Brodie was traded to his hometown team, Los Angeles Lakers.

While huge things were expected of the star trio of Westbrook, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis, it turned out to be a remarkably disastrous season for the Lakers as they failed to qualify for the Playoffs.

Westbrook has also represented the US national team twice, winning gold medals in the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 Olympics. Moreover, Westbrook plays at the point guard position and wears jersey No.0.
<h2>Russell Westbrook and Los Angeles Lakers</h2>
After a decent season with the Wizards, rumors of Westbrook's potential departure started swirling. As the dust settled it was clear that Westbrook was on his way out, but his destination was not set.

Just as the market opened up, it was the Lakers who reportedly had a trade for sharpshooter Buddy Hield. But these rumors were immediately squashed as the Purple and Gold swept in for Westbrook. Trading away Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and multiple picks, the Lakers added a third superstar in Westbrook.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-763168" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Russell-Westbrook-Lakers-2.jpg" alt="" width="897" height="540" />

Brodie joined a stacked roster led by the duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, injuries to both Davis and James didn't allow the team to build chemistry. Westbrook bore the brunt of the criticism as the Lakers failed to clinch a Playoff spot.

Although he showed sparks of brilliance, Westbrook was inconsistent under Frank Vogel. His public spat with the head coach didn't do the franchise any favors.

According to reports, the Lakers have tried to trade Westbrook away throughout the offseason. However, Russ seems set to enter the 2022-23 season donning the purple and gold.
<h2>Major on-court achievements</h2>
NBA Most Valuable Player (2017)

9× NBA All-Star (2011–2013, 2015–2020)

2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2015, 2016)

2× All-NBA First Team (2016, 2017)

5× All-NBA Second Team (2011–2013, 2015, 2018)

2× All-NBA Third Team (2019, 2020)

2× NBA scoring champion (2015, 2017)

3× NBA assists leader (2018, 2019, 2021)

NBA All-Rookie First Team (2009)

NBA 75th Anniversary Team
<h2>Russell Westbrook stats</h2>
Having played 1021 games in his NBA career, Westbrook has averaged 22.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 8.4 assists.

After averaging a triple-double 3 seasons out of 4 before joining the Lakers, Brodie <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/westbru01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">averaged</a> 18.5 points 7.4 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game in 78 games played in 2021-22.
<h2>Russell Westbrook net worth</h2>
Overall, according to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/russell-westbrook-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrity net worth</a> the net worth of Russell Westbrook is estimated at around $200 million.

According to <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/russell-westbrook/?sh=5e3199052f40" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Forbes</a>, Brodie was the 11th highest-paid athlete in the world earning $79.2 million in 2022.

[caption id="attachment_900446" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-900446 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-01-20T062648Z_1052742237_MT1USATODAY17532735_RTRMADP_3_NBA-INDIANA-PACERS-AT-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS.jpg" alt="Russell Westbrook" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jan 19, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots against Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte (3) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Russell Westbrook's contract details</h2>
In 2017, Westbrook signed one of the largest contracts in NBA history, worth <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/russell-westbrook-6141/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$205 million</a> over five years, with the OKC Thunder.

For the 2022-23 season, Brodie will earn a whooping <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/cap/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$47,063,478</a> even exceeding the likes of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and easily the highest salary in the Lakers' lineup. 
<h2>Endorsements by Russell Westbrook</h2>
Westbrook presumably signed the largest contract in the Jordan Brand history when he signed an extension in 2017. A year later, he got his own signature shoe. Apart from Nike, he endorses top brands like PepsiCo, True Religion and Samsung. His earnings from endorsements contribute to around <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/russell-westbrook/?sh=4c66cf202f40" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$35 million</a> of his total earnings.
<h2>Russell Westbrook foundation and charity</h2>
Westbrook founded the 'Russell Westbrook Why Not?' Foundation in 2012, with an aim to inspire the lives of children. The foundation, according to its website, "is dedicated to supporting community-based education and family service programs while encouraging youth to believe in themselves."

Westbrook has also contributed to various charitable causes through his foundation. A couple of months ago, he stated that helping the ones in need was way more important to him than winning a ring.
<h2>How to contact Russell Westbrook</h2>
Russell Westbrook's Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/russwest44">https://twitter.com/russwest44</a>

 Russell Westbrook's Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/russwest44/">https://www.instagram.com/russwest44/</a>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="319">Age</td>
<td width="319">33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Marital Status</td>
<td width="319">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Wife</td>
<td width="319">Nina Earl</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Kids</td>
<td width="319">Noah Russell, Skye, Jordyn</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Nationality</td>
<td width="319">American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Team</td>
<td width="319">Los Angeles Lakers</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Rings</td>
<td width="319">Nil</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Height</td>
<td width="319">6′ 3″ (2.01 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Weight</td>
<td width="319">91 kg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Wingspan</td>
<td width="319">2.03 m</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Shoes</td>
<td width="319">Jordan</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319">Endorsements</td>
<td width="319">Nike, PepsiCo, Samsung electronics, true religion apparel</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook: Net worth, salary, and endorsements Russell Westbrook was born on November 12, 1988, in Long Beach, California. NBA&#8217;s Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2017 was named after his father. Russell has a younger brother named Raynard and married Nina Earl in 2015. Currently, &#8216;Russ&#8217; plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. He started his NBA career in 2008 when the Seattle SuperSonics (which later became Oklahoma City Thunder) drafted him as the fourth overall pick. He rose as a superstar while playing for the Thunder. Westbrook won the MVP award in 2017 when he averaged a triple-double for the season. He also set a record for the most triple-doubles in a season, with 42. However, he was traded to Houston Rockets prior to the 2019/20 season. While his start with the Rockets was decent, injuries and questionable fit meant that Brodie ended up with a disappointing season. Jan 17, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) was given a technical foul for his reaction after a dunk over Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) in the first half of the game at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Westbrook was traded again to the Washington Wizards. While the 2017 MVP did help the Wizards to the playoffs, both the parties agreed to part ways. Before the start of the 2021-22 season, Brodie was traded to his hometown team, Los Angeles Lakers. While huge things were expected of the star trio of Westbrook, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis, it turned out to be a remarkably disastrous season for the Lakers as they failed to qualify for the Playoffs. Westbrook has also represented the US national team twice, winning gold medals in the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 Olympics. Moreover, Westbrook plays at the point guard position and wears jersey No.0. Russell Westbrook and Los Angeles Lakers After a decent season with the Wizards, rumors of Westbrook&#8217;s potential departure started swirling. As the dust settled it was clear that Westbrook was on his way out, but his destination was not set. Just as the market opened up, it was the Lakers who reportedly had a trade for sharpshooter Buddy Hield. But these rumors were immediately squashed as the Purple and Gold swept in for Westbrook. Trading away Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and multiple picks, the Lakers added a third superstar in Westbrook. Brodie joined a stacked roster led by the duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, injuries to both Davis and James didn&#8217;t allow the team to build chemistry. Westbrook bore the brunt of the criticism as the Lakers failed to clinch a Playoff spot. Although he showed sparks of brilliance, Westbrook was inconsistent under Frank Vogel. His public spat with the head coach didn&#8217;t do the franchise any favors. According to reports, the Lakers have tried to trade Westbrook away throughout the offseason. However, Russ seems set to enter the 2022-23 season donning the purple and gold. Major on-court achievements NBA Most Valuable Player (2017) 9× NBA All-Star (2011–2013, 2015–2020) 2× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2015, 2016) 2× All-NBA First Team (2016, 2017) 5× All-NBA Second Team (2011–2013, 2015, 2018) 2× All-NBA Third Team (2019, 2020) 2× NBA scoring champion (2015, 2017) 3× NBA assists leader (2018, 2019, 2021) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2009) NBA 75th Anniversary Team Russell Westbrook stats Having played 1021 games in his NBA career, Westbrook has averaged 22.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 8.4 assists. After averaging a triple-double 3 seasons out of 4 before joining the Lakers, Brodie averaged 18.5 points 7.4 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game in 78 games played in 2021-22. Russell Westbrook net worth Overall, according to Celebrity net worth the net worth of Russell Westbrook is estimated at around $200 million. According to Forbes, Brodie was the 11th highest-paid athlete in the world earning $79.2 million in 2022. Jan 19, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots against Indiana Pacers guard Chris Duarte (3) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Russell Westbrook&#8217;s contract details In 2017, Westbrook signed one of the largest contracts in NBA history, worth $205 million over five years, with the OKC Thunder. For the 2022-23 season, Brodie will earn a whooping $47,063,478 even exceeding the likes of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and easily the highest salary in the Lakers&#8217; lineup.  Endorsements by Russell Westbrook Westbrook presumably signed the largest contract in the Jordan Brand history when he signed an extension in 2017. A year later, he got his own signature shoe. Apart from Nike, he endorses top brands like PepsiCo, True Religion and Samsung. His earnings from endorsements contribute to around $35 million of his total earnings. Russell Westbrook foundation and charity Westbrook founded the &#8216;Russell Westbrook Why Not?&#8217; Foundation in 2012, with an aim to inspire the lives of children. The foundation, according to its website, &#8220;is dedicated to supporting community-based education and family service programs while encouraging youth to believe in themselves.&#8221; Westbrook has also contributed to various charitable causes through his foundation. A couple of months ago, he stated that helping the ones in need was way more important to him than winning a ring. How to contact Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook&#8217;s Twitter: https://twitter.com/russwest44  Russell Westbrook&#8217;s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russwest44/  Age 33  Marital Status Married  Wife Nina Earl  Kids Noah Russell, Skye, Jordyn  Nationality American  Team Los Angeles Lakers  Rings Nil  Height 6′ 3″ (2.01 m)  Weight 91 kg  Wingspan 2.03 m  Shoes Jordan  Endorsements Nike, PepsiCo, Samsung electronics, true religion apparel

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