James Harden

1-time MVP, 11-time All-Star known for elite scoring.

Guard·2009-2026

DRAFT 2009ARIZONA STATE

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11x

ALL-STAR

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MVP

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YES

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Career Timeline

Thunder 2009-10–2011-12Rockets 2012-13–2019-20Nets 2020-2176ers 2021-22–2022-23Clippers 2023-24–2024-25Cavaliers 2025-26

Key Teammates

Clint CapelaHouston Rockets · 320 GP

Trevor ArizaHouston Rockets · 300 GP

Patrick BeverleyHouston Rockets · 278 GP

Eric GordonHouston Rockets · 237 GP

P.J. TuckerHouston Rockets · 226 GP

Russell WestbrookOklahoma City Thunder · 220 GP

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Fame Meter

TIER A

Household Star

James Harden grades as Tier A (Household Star). Massive star, widely known by casual fans. Not quite universal icon tier, but still a household NBA name.

Frequently Asked

What teams did James Harden play for?

Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers, Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets

When was James Harden drafted?

2009

Who were key teammates of James Harden?

Clint Capela, Trevor Ariza, Patrick Beverley

What awards did James Harden win?

1 MVP award

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