JAMESHARDEN
HOUSTON ROCKETSJames Harden — NBA MVP, 11× All-Star, 3× scoring champion, "The Beard." Career stats, bio and legacy of one of the most prolific scorers and playmakers in NBA history.
1×NBA MVP
11×ALL-STAR
James Harden biography — NBA career story, legacy, championships, awards and personal background.
Career timeline, milestones, and place among all-time greats.
"The Beard" has worn six different jerseys over 17 NBA seasons, most recently joining the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2026. Born August 26, 1989, in Compton, California. Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm).
He played at Arizona State (2007–2009), earning Pac-10 Player of the Year honors, before being drafted 3rd overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2009. He won Sixth Man of the Year in 2012 before being traded to the Houston Rockets, where he developed into one of the league's most prolific scorers, later playing for the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, and now the Cavaliers.
Harden won the NBA MVP award in 2018 and three consecutive scoring titles (2018–2020). His step-back three-point shot became one of the most copied moves in basketball. An 11-time All-Star, he made the All-NBA First Team six times and led the league in assists twice.
Career totals over 1,221 games: 24.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game — he ranks among the NBA's all-time leading scorers, having passed 25,000 career points during the 2023–24 season.
Named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. He won an Olympic gold medal with Team USA in 2012.
James Harden quick facts — Height 6'5. 24.0 PPG career average.
Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.
James Harden awards and honors — championships, MVPs, All-Star selections and Hall of Fame recognition.
Major individual and team accolades with seasons won.
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2xJames Harden career statistics summary — 24.0 PPG career average.
Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.
James Harden career highs — best single-game performances in points, rebounds, assists and more.
Personal records with dates and opponents.
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James Harden advanced stats — PER, win shares, BPM and overall impact metrics.
Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.
James Harden playoff stats — postseason points, rebounds, assists and games played.
Postseason production across every playoff run.
James Harden All-Star Game stats — appearances, minutes and showcase performance.
Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.
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James Harden NBA transactions — trades, signings and team changes by date.
Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.
FAQ about James Harden — rings, MVP awards, career stats, height, salary and net worth.
Answers to the most searched questions about championships and career honors.
James Harden averaged 24.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 7.3 assists per game in the regular season.
James Harden salary history — Career salary $413,777,033.
Salary, contract value and career earnings.
James Harden filmography — movies, documentaries and on-screen basketball roles.
Theatrical releases and documentary appearances.
Players similar to James Harden — statistical peers by position, peak seasons and career arc.
All-time comparisons with the closest playing profile.
NoteThe club shown in the profile isn't necessarily the player's last team, but the one he's most associated with and that defined his career. See the full team history in the Transactions section.