James Harden American Basketball Player From Los Angeles
James Harden · basketball player · American
Biography
Born on 26 August 1989 in Los Angeles, James Harden is an American basketball player. He is listed with Houston Rockets (2012–2021) and Los Angeles Clippers (2023–2026) among his teams.
Early life
He went on to study at Arizona State University and Artesia High School.
Career
On the field, he is listed as a shooting guard. The earliest team listed is Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball, from 2007. His 8 listed teams include Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder. The longest stint listed is 9 years with Houston Rockets. His latest team on record is Cleveland Cavaliers (2026). At Houston Rockets (2012–2021), his team-mates on record include Nenê, Dwight Howard and Chris Paul. Oklahoma City Thunder team-mates from the same years include Russell Westbrook and Serge Ibaka.
Recognition
His awards include the Pac-12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year (2009). His other honours include a NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award (2012) and a NBA Most Valuable Player Award (2018). In total, he has received 3 awards.
Teams
8 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2007–2009 | Arizona State Sun Devils men's basketball | Shooting guard |
| 2009–2012 | Oklahoma City Thunder | Shooting guard |
| 2012–2021 | Houston Rockets | Shooting guard |
| 2021–2022 | Brooklyn Nets | Shooting guard |
| 2022–2023 | Philadelphia 76ers | Shooting guard |
| 2023–2026 | Los Angeles Clippers | Shooting guard |
| 2026– | Cleveland Cavaliers | Shooting guard |
| United States men's national basketball team | Shooting guard |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | NBA Most Valuable Player Award | Won | |
| 2012 | NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award | Won | |
| 2009 | Pac-12 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year | Won |
Personal life
He studied at Arizona State University and Artesia High School.
James Harden on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 11.8M @jharden13
- Engagement rate
- 0.77% about average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 89,944
- Average comments
- 917 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is James Harden?
James Harden is 37 years old, born on 26 August 1989 in Los Angeles.
What is James Harden known for?
James Harden is a shooting guard who has played for Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder.
How tall is James Harden?
James Harden is 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) tall.
What is James Harden’s nationality?
James Harden is American, born in Los Angeles.
Has James Harden won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including NBA Most Valuable Player Award (2018).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q136678), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0
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