James Harden joins exclusive club in NBA career earnings
NBA star James Harden joined an exclusive club on Thursday. The veteran guard is now among just four players in NBA history to eclipse $500 million in career earnings. His new three-year, $97 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers pushed…
James Harden has become the fourth player in NBA history to earn over $500 million in career earnings, joining an exclusive club alongside LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry. The veteran guard inked a three-year, $97 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, pushing his total earnings past the half-billion dollar mark.
Harden, a 2009 draft pick, is known for his exceptional assist numbers and ability to both score and create offense. Over his 17-season career, Harden has played 1,221 regular-season games, averaging 24.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game. His scoring prowess remains elite, with a career 43.9% field-goal percentage and a 36.4% three-point shooting percentage.
Harden also boasts a career-high 30.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 8.8 assists in the 2017-18 season, earning him the NBA MVP award.
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