[7] Harden had 34 points in the victory over a DC Assault team which included Michael Beasley, Nolan Smith and Austin Freeman. [+] (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images). To be truly successful and win that coveted NBA championship, Harden will have to start trusting his teammates a lot more and create a system like the one the Golden State Warriors adopted during their historic 2015-2019 run. Harden joined Tracy McGrady (four times in 200405) and Hakeem Olajuwon (three times in 199293) as the only Rockets to ever capture Player of the Week honors three or more times in one season. [245] His beard has appeared in songs and T-shirts, and it earned him an endorsement and a unique candy with Trolli's where a depiction of his face and beard was shown on each gummy. On December 26, 2013 against the Memphis Grizzlies, Harden became the first player in NBA history to register at least 27 points on two or fewer field goals made (29 FG), finishing with a career-best 22-of-25 from the stripe and tying the Rockets single-game record for free throws made (2227 FT by Sleepy Floyd in February 1991). He connected on seven straight 3-point field goals over two games (November 18 and 20),[16] recording the most consecutive 3-point makes by a rookie since Houston guard Michael Dickerson made eight straight in May 1999. [44] On November 27, he scored 50 points in a 116114 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. [226] ESPN named him the 5th best shooter in the NBA throughout the entire 2010s decade. [63] He tied Wilt Chamberlain for the most points in a triple-double in NBA historyChamberlain pulled the feat during the 196768 season, with 53 points, 32 rebounds and 14 assists. Harden DeRozan P. George Butler Lilliard Beal Gobert Like what if Lilliard and Gobert took a pay cut and went to the Clippers (Gobert would probably be taking a role cut, too). Harden averaged 16.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 62 games (two starts) during the lockout-shortened 201112 season, as he received the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award.[18]. I want to compete for a championship. His last basket came with 3:31 left in the second quarter. He throws up contested and unnecessary shots, take for example the recent 50-point game he had against the San Antonio Spurs (11-38 FG, 28.94% shooting). If it worked, that would get a ring for 4 people on this list. [234], While he has garnered acclaim for his prowess on the offensive end, Harden has built a reputation as a poor defender. Not only is he focused on staying healthy and finding more rhythm with the Sixers, but Harden is working on his brand and businesses off the court as well, especially during the offseason, which comes as no surprise as his $74.4 million ranks him No. A championship team consists of players who all have roles. Harden was a candidate for the 2016 Olympics, but he withdrew from the team. He cares about being ranked in the NBA's All-Time Top 75, and he is.. [78] He placed second in league MVP voting to former teammate Westbrook. [31], On January 19, 2015, Harden set a new season high with 45 points against the Indiana Pacers. [116] With 30 points against the Denver Nuggets on February 1[117] and 43 points against the Utah Jazz on February 2, Harden set the third-longest streak in NBA history for games with 30-plus points. [102] In Game 6, he recorded 32 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in a 11586 loss. [198] Harden made his return in Game 5 of the series, a 114108 comeback win. 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He became the fourth player in NBA history with multiple games of 10 or more 3-pointers, joining Stephen Curry (15), Klay Thompson (5), and J.R. Smith (3). He played in three other Western Conference finals as a member of the . The 2011-12 season marked the second time in a row the Miami . During James Harden's sophomore year at Artesia High School, he reached an average of 13.2 points, while Artesia . He is the highest all-time left-handed scorer in NBA history. In his first season with the team he set or matched several team records and was named to his first All-NBA Team (a third-team selection), as well as his first NBA All-Star team. He became the first player to have at least 33 points, 17 rebounds and 14 assists in a game since Wilt Chamberlain had 53 points, 32 rebounds and 14 assists for Philadelphia in March 1968. [197] In the first minute of Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks in the conference semifinals, Harden re-injured his hamstring and missed the remainder of the game, as well as the next three games of the series. [83] On November 5, he scored a career-high 56 points in a 137110 win over the Utah Jazz, falling just shy of Calvin Murphy's 57-point franchise record set in 1978. [155] He continued his scoring rampage in the following 130107 win against the Orlando Magic on December 13, 2019, where he got his second 50-point game in a rowthe third time in his career where he has scored back-to-back 50-point games[156]with 54 points on 19-of-31 field goal shooting and 10-of-15 from three, in addition to seven assists, and five rebounds. Harden first played for the Thunder from 2009 to 2012. 1 seed for the first time in franchise history, with a franchise-best 6517 record. 7d; 0:19. Harden was 14 for 28 from the field and 16 for 20 at the line in his third career game with 50 or more points. Thanks to his superb all-around skills, Harden has stuffed the stat sheet with some record-breaking performances: From December 13, 2018, through February 21, 2019 . Happy Easter!! Even though he has yet to win an NBA championshipwhich clearly evokes more criticismHarden is poised to prove that not only does he. Over the next seven and a half seasons with the team he would lead the league in scoring three times and assists once, and was named the NBA Most Valuable Player in 2018. Tip about Harden's alleged child From 2019: "Have a story on James harden. name season tm gp champs mpg ppg rpg apg spg bpg tpg fgm fga fg% 3pm 3pa 3p% ftm fta ft% min pts reb ast stl blk tov pf +/-james harden: 2009-10 He has also led the league in scoring three times, and is currently ranked sixth all-time in points per game. 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[227] He possesses a wide array of offensive moves; two of the most prominent among them being his Euro step[228] and his step-back jumper. During his time in Houston, he was named to eight consecutive NBA All-Star teams and earned All-NBA Team honors seven times, including six first-team selections. [195][196], In Game 5 of the first round of the playoffs, Harden posted a triple-double with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 123109 win to close out the series. [92] The following day, he was ruled out for two weeks with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. He joined LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history with 23,000 career points and 6,500 career assists. name season tm gp champs mpg ppg rpg apg spg bpg tpg fgm fga fg% 3pm 3pa 3p% ftm fta ft% min pts reb ast stl blk tov pf +/-james harden: 2009-10 He is the all-time NBA leader in unassisted three-point makes. [17] He posted a season-high 26 points against the Golden State Warriors on December 7, 2009. Harden is regarded as one of the greatest scorers and shooting guards in NBA history.. James Harden has a reputation for enjoying the nightlife. Not the first time Harden's baby rumor has come up, and probably not the last either. [32] He tied that mark with 45 points against the Trail Blazers on February 8, 2015. He became just the fourth NBA player in the last 25 years to post those totals in a single game and matched the third-highest point total for any NBA player in his team debut (most for Rockets debut). How Many Rings. 7d; 0:18. [49] Harden finished the 201516 season with 374 turnovers,[50] besting Artis Gilmore's mark of 366 in 197778, the first season the NBA recorded turnovers. [211] In the following game on February 27, Harden logged his 68th career triple-double and first as a 76er with a season-high 16 assists to go with his 29 points, 10 rebounds and five steals in a 125109 win against the New York Knicks. He was named a McDonald's All-American, and also earned second-team Parade All-American honors. Juwan Howard wasn't the only big man to get a cheapo championship ring with LeBron's Heatles. [123] On March 19, he scored 31 points in a win against the Hawks and became the first player in NBA history to score 30 or more points against all 29 other teams in a single season. [74] On February 11, he scored 40 points in three quarters (his ninth 40-point game of the season) to help the Rockets win 133102 over the Phoenix Suns. [152][153][154], On December 11, 2019, Harden got his fourth 50-point game of the season with 55 points on an efficient 20-of-34 field goal shooting and 10-of-18 from three in a 116110 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Chamberlain did so in 10 straight seasons from 1959 to 1969", "Hawks vs. [42], Harden scored 43 points against the Sacramento Kings on November 6, followed by 46 points against the Los Angeles Clippers the next night. [19][20] Harden later contended that he was given too little time to consider the offer. Harden said he relies on the suite of products from Therabody, a company he invested in via his 13 Endeavors in February 2021, that have become a part of my lifestyle., You know when youre younger, you can just get up, go, play and run around, and everything is great, he says. Harden averaged 22.5/8/10.5 with the Nets and averaged 21/7/10.5 with the 76ers in the regular season. James Harden's Stats. He was twice named Western Conference Player of the Week during the season, both coming in consecutive weeks (February 24 March 2; March 39). He played just 29 minutes against the Suns to become the first Rockets player since Sleepy Floyd in 1991 to score 40 points in less than 30 minutes. James Edward Harden Jr. was born upon August 26, 1989, in Los Angeles, The Golden State. He joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in Sixers history to put up a 20-assist triple-double and his 21 assists tied Chamberlain and Maurice Cheeks for the most assists in a game in Sixers history. [181][182] On March 13, Harden logged his ninth triple-double as a Net with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 10095 win against the Detroit Pistons, surpassing Larry Bird on the leagues all-time scoring list. [209], On February 10, 2022, the Nets traded Harden and Paul Millsap to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, and two first-round selections. [249] On July 18, 2019, Harden became a part owner in Houston's professional soccer teams; the Houston Dynamo of MLS and the Houston Dash of NWSL. [138], Harden led the Rockets to a Game 2 win against the Utah Jazz with 32 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assistshis third career triple-double during the postseasonto give the Rockets a 20 series lead in the first round. For those of you out of the loop, the 76ers have a bell that they ring before games as a tradition. [97] The Rockets finished the regular season as the No. Coming off the bench for the first time since 2012, Harden posted a double-double with 18 points and 11 assists in a 128116 win over the San Antonio Spurs. [35] Four days later, he had 41 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder for his 10th 40-point game of the season. Menu. Tucker and Danuel House. Basketball was, is and always will be a team game. Hardly hyperbole, there has been no shortage of criticism of James Harden throughout his decade-plus career in the NBA despite being a 10-time all-star, six-time all-NBA first team selection, 2018 NBA MVP, three-time scoring champion, named to the leagues 75th anniversary team, and a two-time Olympic gold medalist with Team USA. It was his sixth 40-point playoff game of his career. [144] The Rockets went on to lose 42 to the Warriors in the conference semifinals. James Harden signed a two-year deal with the Sixers on July 20 worth a reported $68.6 million. [170] On February 2, Harden earned his first Eastern Conference Player of the Week honor, after logging a double-double average with 25.3 points and 11.3 assists over three games. You may opt-out by. It was back to back championships for Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh and LeBron James by beating the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA finals. We love China. The honor was Harden's second as a Net, becoming the first player in league history to earn Player of the Month honors in each of his first two full months with a new team since the award's inception in 197980. During the 201011 season, he scored 10-plus points on 54 occasions, including a season-high 26 points against the Phoenix Suns on March 6, 2011. He passed Allen Iverson for No. [29] On December 13, 2014, he recorded his third career triple-double with 24 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds in a 10896 win over the Denver Nuggets. [96] It was his fourth 50-point game of the season and bested his previous career high of 56 points set in November against Utah. [21][bettersourceneeded] Harden is a Christian. . Gail Golden is a rumored girlfriend of James Harden. [61] On December 30, he recorded his seventh triple-double of the season with 30 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in a 140116 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Houston would satisfy that demand, but it would have to get a king . In his efforts, Harden became the first player in league history to post a 301510 stat line with zero turnovers in a game since individual turnovers were first tracked during the 197778 season. Without Harden, the Rockets won 148142 in double overtime. How many rings does James Harden have? James Harden's Girlfriend, Gail Golden. [161] He became the Western Conference player of the month for December for his historical and efficient scoring tear during the month. NBA MVP Power Rankings: Top 5 leaders entering Week 7, Houston Rockets News: Franchise could file protest over James Harden dunk that was ruled out. Harden was a D'Antoni fan and likely . [127], On March 31, Harden had 50 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in a 119108 win over the Sacramento Kings to record his ninth 50-point game of the regular season. So if this isn't Harden's son, it's pretty weird that someone would draw a child sitting on Harden's lap. He is Risen! The 76ers have been strong contenders for years, and Harden could be the one piece to push them to a championship. That's largely because, while a lot of his teams have been good, they've never been able to overcome dynasties. 0. [96] On March 25, he helped the Rockets reach 60 wins in a season for the first time in franchise history, recording a triple-double (fourth of season, 35th of career) with 18 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds in three quarters in a 11899 win over the Atlanta Hawks. There's no doubt about the fact that if a team wants to win in the regular season, the playoffs and eventually the championship, there needs to be healthy team chemistry. Charles Barkley, one of the NBA's all-time great stars, who alongside icons like Karl Malone and Patrick Ewing infamously never won a championship, says he simply has to live with that fact and . Getty James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Miami Heat . Then on July 20, the Sixers and Harden agreed to a two-year deal worth $68.6 million with a player option for the 2023-24 season. His 82 total points were the most scored by a player in his first two games with a team in NBA history, surpassing the previous mark held by Wilt Chamberlain, who scored 79 points in his first two career games with the Philadelphia Warriors in 1959. His 24 shot attempts are the fewest ever in a 60-point game in NBA history. He became the first Rockets player ever to pick up Player of the Week honors in consecutive weeks in the same season. Once time hits you, you actually have to go out there, stretch and prepare yourself to perform. This is how bad I want to win. [175] The following day, Harden was named an Eastern Conference reserve for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, marking his ninth consecutive All-Star selection. Robin Lundberg: No one knows exactly which teams will benefit from the NBA's extended layoff. However, all this comes at the cost of one thing - team chemistry. [205] On December 27, Harden had 39 points, 8 rebounds and a season-high 15 assists in a 124108 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Things get chippy early between James Harden and Dillon Brooks. [162] He finished the decade as the NBA's leading scorer with 19,578 points going back to January 1, 2010 despite beginning his career as a sixth man with the Oklahoma City Thunder. [251], On October 4, 2019, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey issued a tweet that supported the 201920 Hong Kong protests. Posted at 02:28h in espace o diner saint joseph by who has authority over the sheriff in texas. The Philadelphia 76ers made the big move, acquiring James Harden from the Brooklyn Nets at the deadline, and there was an immediate report that he had agreed to opt in on his contract, which has a player option for the 2022-23, as part of the deal. Harden attended Artesia High School in Lakewood, California. Harden joined Gilbert Arenas (200506 and 200607), Kobe Bryant (200506 and 200708) and Jerry Stackhouse (200001) as the only four players in NBA history to record at least 600 free throws made and hit 150 or more 3-pointers in one season. James Harden has always been a great regular season player, even during his 6th Man days with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Harden was the youngest of their three children. Moreover, Harden is yet to acknowledge their . [119] On February 21, in the Rockets' first game after the All-Star break, Harden scored 30 points against the Los Angeles Lakers for his 32nd consecutive game with 30-plus points. [17], Harden was selected by the head coaches as a reserve for the 2014 NBA All-Star Game, which marked his second consecutive All-Star selection. He surpassed Moses Malone's team mark for free throws made in a season (630 FTM in 198182), joining Malone as the only two Rockets players to ever reach 600 free throws made in a single season. Harden declined his $47 million player option on his $171 million contract signed originally . [112][113] On January 16, he scored 58 points in a 145142 overtime loss to the Brooklyn Nets. He was named to the 2009 All-Pac 10 Tournament Team following Arizona State's defeat by USC at the Staples Center. It was Harden's third 50-point game of the season and he became the first player in franchise history to have two straight 50-point games. 12 on the worlds highest-paid athletes in 2022 according to Forbes. [229] Since his trade to the Houston Rockets in the 201213 NBA season, he has scored the most points in the NBA. [134][135][136][137] He finished the season with the largest scoring margin (8.1 points per game) over the second-leading scorer since Wilt Chamberlain in 196263. He was only 2-of-13 on 3-pointers, and Houston made just 7 of 44, including 27 straight misses. Search Please logout and login again. A certain Houston Rocket player begs to differ. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. . Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is having another great season, but his time in Philly may soon come to an end. [253] Harden later apologized to China, saying, "We apologize. [25], Harden had one of the greatest statistical seasons in team history in his first campaign with Houston. This was to reflect the back to back NBA titles which the Miami Heat had won. Brooklyn Nets superstar James Harden notably lacks a championship on his resume. Criticism of his defense intensified in early 2014, when a video titled "James Harden: Defensive Juggernaut" featuring eleven minutes worth of clips of Harden conceding field goals, was circulated on the Internet. How much does James Harden get paid in the NBA? Harden won his first NBA Championship during the 2017 season with the Rockets. [244] Harden started growing his trademark beard in 2009 after being too lazy to shave. [13] He was also named a consensus All-American. [58] On December 14, he recorded 15 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds in just three quarters to lead the Rockets to a 13298 win over the Sacramento Kings. Harden and Westbrook, who star as the Houston Rockets backcourt, recently did a joint interview with GQ's Mark Anthony Green. James Harden. does james harden have a championship ring texas challenge academy glp hong kong office does james harden have a championship ring. Won Rings With. The Rockets made 61 percent of their first-half shots to get the second-most points in a first half in NBA history. [163] During the 20182020 seasons, Harden became the first player since Wilt Chamberlain with at least 20 games of 40+ points over a three-year period. [51] Harden set career marks in points (29), assists (7.5) and rebounds (6.1) to join LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history to average at least 29 points, seven assists and six rebounds in a season. A great shooter or any player for that matter knows the importance of getting into a rhythm and that is difficult to achieve when you play with a player like James Harden. [165], During the off-season, general manager Morey and head coach D'Antoni left the Rockets. [126] For these performances, he received his fourth Western Conference Player of the Week honor of the 201819 season. [157] In this game, Harden became the second player in NBA history to score 10+ 3PM in consecutive games, joining Stephen Curry, who did this in February 2016, and he also passed Paul Pierce for eighth in the all-time career three-pointers made list. [100] In Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Harden scored 41 points in a 119106 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Even if James Harden broke the scoring record and scored 100 points in a game, there's still one thing keeping him from being the greatest Rockets player ever -- A RING!! The 2013 NBA Championship ring, had two NBA Championship Trophies on the ring. In the . None. Eddy Curry got one too, even though he played only 14 regular season games with Miami. Harden led the franchise to an Eastern Conference-best 94 record in February, recording averages of 25.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, an Eastern Conference-leading 10.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 36.8 minutes per game. [222] On February 23, Harden posted 31 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in a 110105 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The previous record was held by Malone, who did it in 29 straight games in the 198182 season. [219][220] On December 9, Harden scored 28 points and delivered 12 assists in a 134133 overtime win over the Los Angeles Lakers. [109] In the following game on January 13, Harden scored 38 points but was just 1 for 17 on 3-point attempts in a 116109 loss to the Orlando Magic. [169] Harden also set the record for being the first player in NBA history to post a 30-point triple-double debut performance, while also setting a franchise record for the most assists in a player's first game with the Nets. Barkley also went to the extent of saying that he would have requested a trade with the team management. [89], On December 20, despite Harden's 51 points, the Rockets were defeated 122116 by the Los Angeles Lakers, ending their 14-game winning streak. Harden was invited to ring the bell for the Sixers ahead of their game against the Celtics. [88] On December 9, he scored 48 points to help the Rockets rally from a 14-point, fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 124117, scoring at least 20 points in each of Houston's 24 games, becoming only the second player to accomplish such a feat since the 199091 season. Also read: Houston Rockets News: Franchise could file protest over James Harden dunk that was ruled out. He still wasn't returning any calls - friends, family, even his manager and longtime friend Troy Payne. Reports indicate Harden continued to enjoy going out as he forced his way off the Rockets and Nets. [39], In Game 5 of the Rockets' second round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, Harden recorded his first career playoff triple-double with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. A month from turning 33, Harden is working his way back from a hamstring injury that limited him to 65 games between Brooklyn and Philadelphia last season.
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