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James Harden is one of the best shooting guards in the NBA and here are his net worth, salary, final records and endorsements. Checkout the top 100 richest NBA players of all time.

James Harden Facts

Birth PlaceLos Angeles, California
Father’s NameJames Harden Sr.
Mother’s NameMonja Willis
Star SignVirgo
CollegeArizona State University
Net Worth $160 Million
Salary $35 Million
Age33
Date of BirthAugust 26, 1989
Height (cm)196
Weight (kg)100
NationalityAmerican
NBA Draft Year2009
NBA Draft Pick3rd overall
Playing Career2009-present
PositionShooting Guard/Point Guard
TeamsOklahoma City Thunder(2009-12), Houston Rockets(2012-2021), Brooklyn Nets(2021-2022) Philadelphia 76ers (2022-2023)
Los Angeles Clippers (2023- present)
Achievements1x NBA MVP, 10x NBA All-Star
Wife/GirlfriendJessyka Janshel
ChildrenN/A
Social MediaInstagram, Twitter
EndorsementsBodyArmor, Adidas, Beats Electronics

One of the most prolific scorers in the NBA, and one of the league’s greatest-ever shooting guards, James Harden was born on August 26, 1986. After spending a large part of his career with the Houston Rockets, he switched to the Brooklyn Nets before moving to the Philadelphia 76ers.

James Harden
James Harden is one of the best in the NBA (Image credit: Getty)

Harden was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the third overall pick in the year 2009. He formed a formidable partnership with then-teammate Russell Westbrook.

‘El Chapo’ won the MVP once, in the year 2018 and he is a 10-time NBA All-Star being featured in all the seasons right from 2013 to 2021.

James Harden Stats

Final Appearances: 1

Championship Rings: 0

Season MVP: 1

Finals MVP: 0

All-Stars MVP: 0

Despite his individual brilliance, James Harden hasn’t had ‘championship-level’ success with the teams he has played with, but his contribution has been huge and he has delivered impeccable performances over the years in the NBA.

His only NBA finals appearance came way back in 2012, when he was with Oklahoma City Thunder. OKC took on a fiery Miami Heat which had a prime Lebron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in its lineup.

OKC made a brilliant start as they won the first match quite easily. But then Heat came back like a phoenix, winning all their next 4 matches, taking the finals 4-1.

Harden, then switched to the Houston Rockets the next year. Despite pouring his heart out for the team, they never made it to the final.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – MAY 12: James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 12, 2022 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

However, his individual brilliance was rewarded in the 2017-18 season after he scored like a man-possessed game after game. In January 2018, the Rockets faced Orlando Magic, and Harden became the first player in NBA history to score 60 points as part of a triple-double, as they won the game 114-107.

In June 2018, Harden was voted the MVP of the season. That was the first time in 24 years, a player from Houston Rockets won the award.

The following years were pretty average for Harden. In 2021, he moved to the Brooklyn Nets. A short stay came to an end when he moved to the Philadelphia 76ers the following year.

James Harden Net Worth and Salary

James Harden has a mind-blowing net worth of $1y0 million, a large part of it attributed to the various contract deals he signed with the Houston Rockets. According to Forbes, Harden earns a stunning $19 million from endorsements alone and this will be higher in the upcoming years.

James Harden

In 2017, Harden signed one of the most expensive contracts in the history of the NBA. Harden sits at number 17 in the Forbes List of Highest-Paid Athletes in the world, for the year 2020.

In 2023, he made around $35 million from his deal with the 76ers. He also moved to Los Angeles Clippers and earns an average NBA salary of $35 million. James Harden will become a free agent in 2027 and his new trade deal is valued at $70 million.

James Harden Family and Personal Life

Harden was born in Bellflower, a city in Los Angeles County, California. He was the youngest of three children. He has an older sister Arnique Jelks and an older half-brother Akili Robertson.

His mother Monja Willis held their family together during tough times, as his father James Harden Sr. who was at one point, a Navy Seal, wasn’t involved that much in the Harden family.

Willis got her children into sports to keep them out of trouble, and Harden capitalized on it, and here he stands!

Coming to his personal life, Harden has dated a lot of women, notably R&B singer Ashanti, Khloe Kardashian, Amber Rose, Tahiry Jose, Sarah Bellew and a lot more.

He is currently in a relationship with Jessyka Janshel, who is a model. She has around 600k followers on Instagram.

James Harden Endorsements

‘The Beard’ is one of the biggest Adidas athletes in the world. He signed a $200 million deal with Adidas in 2015, after leaving Nike, which has seen him earn around $15 million per year.

Harden also has his own signature shoe line with Adidas. His other endorsement deals include Beats Electronics, BodyArmor, and Stance Socks.

He earns $19 million through investments alone annually. James Harden launched businesses and he is an investor in stocks.

FAQs about James Harden

When was James Harden born?

James Harden was born on the 26th of August, 1989.

How old is James Harden?

James Harden is 35 years old.

What is James Harden’s net worth?

James Harden has a net worth of approximately $160 million.

Who is James Harden’s girlfriend?

James Harden’s girlfriend is Jessyka Janshel.

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