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James Harden is a 6X NBA All-Star and currently plays for the Houston Rockets. Beyond that, there’s a lot more to know about the point guard with the world’s seventh-largest sports contract.

So, let’s jump right in with, 5 Fun Facts About James Harden:

  1. James Harden is the first NBA player this season to hit 2,000 points. He has hit 2,000 points the last 4 years in a row.
  2. Harden won a gold medal at the 2012 Olympics as a member of U.S. National Basketball Team.
  3. He is the founder of the charitable organization 3TheHardenWay Inc., providing academic financial support to young students in the Houston Metropolitan area.
  4. At the ripe age of 22, Hardin was the second youngest player to receive the NBA “Man of the Year” Award.
  5. In 2015, Harden joined Adidas and now has his own line of sneakers that continue to be a success.