the seemingly endless droves of criticism bother him, but contrary to Bayless opinion, he wants to win and will do whatever it takes to do so. [238] Harden has also received criticism for not being clutch in key playoff games.[239][240]. 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Harden was a member of the United States national team that won a gold medal at the 2012 Olympics,[241] and was also a member of the team that won the FIBA Basketball World Cup in 2014. I only work with companies that align with my personal brand, values and mission. He is also the all-time franchise leader in assists for the Rockets. [179][180] The following day, Harden was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for the month of February. [21], After failing to agree on a contract extension with the Thunder, Harden was traded to the Houston Rockets on October 27, 2012, along with Daequan Cook, Cole Aldrich and Lazar Hayward, in exchange for Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb, two first round picks (which became Steven Adams in 2013 and Mitch McGary in 2014), and a second round pick (which became lex Abrines in 2013). [92] The following day, he was ruled out for two weeks with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. His 7,044 made free throws rank ninth on the . Not the first time Harden's baby rumor has come up, and probably not the last either. Houston would satisfy that demand, but it would have to get a king . In the . He cares about being ranked in the NBA's All-Time Top 75, and he is.. First of all, I'm not in that locker room so who knows. [34] On March 19, 2015, he scored a career-high 50 points against the Denver Nuggets. Make no mistake about it, James Harden is probably the most gifted offensive player in the game today. That's largely because, while a lot of his teams have been good, they've never been able to overcome dynasties. 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. [69] His 12th and 13th triple-doubles came in back-to-back games on January 15 and 17. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. He helped the Rockets win their first division title since 1994 and clinched the No. 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. He passed Allen Iverson for No. [198] Harden made his return in Game 5 of the series, a 114108 comeback win. [24] Harden was named as a reserve for the 2013 NBA All-Star Game, marking his first All-Star selection. James Edward Harden Jr. (born August 26, 1989) is an American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). [202] On November 19, Harden recorded 36 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists in a 115113 win against the Orlando Magic. [14] He employed Rob Pelinka as his agent.[15]. And on that list, amid 56 champions, were 19 stars who either never won* or have yet to win a championship ring. His 24 shot attempts are the fewest ever in a 60-point game in NBA history. Championship or bust mindset., James Harden, who invested in Therabody in 2021, said he its suite of products have "become part of [+] my lifestyle.". I double-checked just to make sure. [171][172] On February 19, Harden posted a double-double with 23 points and 11 assists in a 10898 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming the first player in franchise history to log a double-double in eleven consecutive games. His last basket came with 3:31 left in the second quarter. . In October 2021, Harden was honored as one of the league's greatest players of all time by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.[6]. He cares about winning MVP, and he did in 2018. [219][220] On December 9, Harden scored 28 points and delivered 12 assists in a 134133 overtime win over the Los Angeles Lakers. [85] He went on to become the first player in team history to score at least 20 points in each of the team's first 20 games of a season. [165], During the off-season, general manager Morey and head coach D'Antoni left the Rockets. 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. 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. Harden has actually considering that become a seasonal MVP candidate, many thanks partially to the sort of play that generated a record-setting 60-point triple-double in January 2018. Harden surely won't be coming to Houston for the money. Another year, another disappointing exit from the playoffs for James Harden.This season, probably no other player was favored to win the championship as The Beard. [10] On November 30, 2008, Harden scored a career-high 40 points in an 8858 victory over UTEP. [183], On March 15, Harden registered his tenth triple-double as a Net with 21 points, 15 assists and 15 rebounds in a 117112 victory against the New York Knicks, becoming the first player in franchise history to log at least 15 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in a game. There's always one superlative superstar , a second option that might not be good as the first but is better than most , a third option and support players who know exactly what their rol. Harden put his money where his mouth was, turning down an option to play with the Sixers on a $47.4 million salary for 2022-23, which allowed the team enough financial flexibility to add role players including P.J. 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. [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. James Harden signed a two-year deal with the Sixers on July 20 worth a reported $68.6 million. Questionable Killer Instinct. [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. The rumors surrounding Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden and the Houston Rockets continue to grow louder. In his sophomore year, he averaged 13.2 points as Artesia went 285. the Website for Martin Smith Creations Limited . James Harden wants to be traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.Harden hasn't made a formal trade request despite sitting out the last . The style that Harden plays with does not help build that chemistry in any way. Harden has scored a total of 334 points in 318 minutes of play this season, the highest total through the first nine games of a season since Michael Jordan scored 337 in 198889. There was an energy about the Harden arrival that seems to have fizzled. 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. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the author and they do not necessarily represent the views of Sportskeeda. 2 seed in the Western Conference. I dream about winning (a championship), says Harden, who lost in the 2012 NBA Finals with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Gail Golden is a rumored girlfriend of James Harden. As crazy as it might sound, it is because James Harden is overrated, and here are the 5 reasons why. The sport is about getting all 5 members on the floor involved both offensively and defensively. Harden signed a 13-year deal with adidas in 2015 worth as much as $200 million. Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is having another great season, but his time in Philly may soon come to an end. [17] On February 25, 2014, he scored a season-high 43 points in a 129103 win over the Sacramento Kings. Left out of the tournament, they were selected to the 2008 NIT field and defeated Alabama State and Southern Illinois before falling to defending national champion Florida. [73] On February 3 against the Chicago Bulls, Harden scored his 10,000th point as a Rocket, passing Yao Ming for sixth place in franchise history. [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. via ESPN Front Row. [206] On January 15, 2022, Harden had 27 points, 8 rebounds and tied a season-high 15 assists in a 120105 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. [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. [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. He is the all-time leader in 3-point shooting fouls drawn, and he led the NBA in free throw attempts and makes every year from the 201415 season until the 201920 season. [21][bettersourceneeded] Harden is a Christian. Happy Easter!! Also read: NBA MVP Power Rankings: Top 5 leaders entering Week 7. Im willing to take less to put us in position to accomplish that.. englewood section 8 housing. In the game against Houston Hoops, played on the same day, Harden had 33 points. [218], On July 27, 2022, Harden re-signed with the 76ers on a two-year, $68.6 million deal which includes a player option for the 202324 season. "My third year we lost in the Finals," Harden said in the GQ interview. [125] Two days later, he matched his career high with 61 points, including 27 in the first quarter, to lead the Rockets to a 111105 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. [53][54] In September 2016, new Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni announced that Harden would take on the point guard role to begin the 201617 season. 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