Last Updated on May 4, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s a detailed profile of basketballer James Harden:
- Full Name: James Edward Harden Jr.
- Nickname: The Beard
- Nationality: United States
- Age: Born August 26, 1989
- Hometown: Los Angeles, California
- Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters)
- Weight: 220 pounds (100 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters)
- Shoe Size: 14 (US)
- Shoe Brand: Adidas Harden Vol. 8, Adidas Harden Vol. 7, Adidas Harden Vol. 6, Adidas Harden Vol. 5, Adidas Harden Vol. 4, Adidas Harden Vol. 3, Adidas Harden Vol. 2, Adidas Harden Vol. 1, Adidas Harden B/E, Nike Zoom Run the One, Nike Zoom Crusader, Nike Lunar Hypergamer, Nike Hyperfuse 2012, Nike Hyperdunk 2011, Nike Hyperfuse 2011
- Position: Shooting Guard / Point Guard
- High School: Artesia High School in Lakewood, California
- College: Arizona State University (Arizona State Sun Devils)
- Draft: 2009, 1st round, 3rd overall pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder
- Teams:
- 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (2009–2012)
- 2. Houston Rockets (2012–2021)
- 3. Brooklyn Nets (2021–2022)
- 4. Philadelphia 76ers (2022–2023)
- 5. Los Angeles Clippers (2023–Present)
- Trade History: James Harden Trade History
- Rings: 0 NBA Championships
- Speciality: Outside shooting, driving, playmaking
- 2K Rating: 87 OKC, 95 all-time Rockets, 89 Nets, 85 Clippers,
- Endorsements: $20M – Adidas, Beats by Dre, Body Armor (2023-24)
- Net Worth: James Harden Contract History
Notes:
- James Harden’s height without shoes is officially measured as 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm).
- James Harden’s listed playing weight during his NBA career is approximately 220 pounds (100 kilograms).
- James Harden started his NBA career wearing Nike basketball shoes. His first signature shoe was with Adidas and was released in 2016. The Harden Vol. 2 was released in 2018.