James Harden Career Earnings

Last Modified Feb 26, 2024 18:46 GMT
James Harden Career Earnings
James Harden

James Edward Harden Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers. Harden plays the position of the shooting guard or point guard in the NBA. Harden is widely regarded as one of the most deadly and efficient offensive players in NBA history.

Harden played collegiate basketball for Arizona State and earned Pac-10 Player of the Year and All-American status. He was drafted in 2009 as the 3rd overall pick in the first round by the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was placed alongside Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. OKC’s failure to provide Harden with a max contract saw him leave the organization and sign with the Houston Rockets.

It was at Houston that Harden rose to the pinnacle of fame, leading the Rockets to deep playoff runs and winning an MVP award. Harden has several accolades to his name including being named to the All-Star game 8 times consecutively in just his time with the Rockets. Harden has led the team in scoring thrice and in assists, once. Furthermore, he has had 6 All-NBA first-team selections and was recognized as one of the game’s greatest players by being part of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.

James Harden Career Earnings

James Harden has earned over $300 million in NBA salaries alone. For the 2023-24 NBA season, Harden is paid $35,640,000 by the Los Angeles Clippers. Apart from his NBA salary, Harden has amassed tens of millions of dollars through endorsements and investments. As of March 2024, James Harden has a net worth of $200 million.

Over his career, Harden has played for four teams before playing for the Clippers. During his time with the OKC Thunder, Harden earned $12 million. When he moved to Houston, Harden made the most of his newly achieved stardom, earning over 178 million dollars in 9 seasons. After his trade to the Nets, Harden earned 63 million dollars. Then, his present contract with the 76ers will see him earning 48 million dollars over two years.

FAQs

A. James Harden has made over $300 million in his esteemed NBA career so far. 

A. No, James Harden has not won an NBA ring yet.

A.  James Harden has one MVP award through the course of his career. This was in the 2017-18 season. Harden came runners up in the MVP voting as well in one season.

A. James Harden's net worth as of 2024 is approximately $200 million.

A. James Harden has completed 14 seasons in the NBA. The 2023-24 season will be his 15th.

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