James Harden, born August 26, 1989, is a professional basketball player. James gained notoriety while playing basketball at Arizona State University. His talent caught the eye of a number of scouts and he landed his first NBA contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. In 2012, James earned the esteemed honor of being ranked the NBA Sixth Man of the Year, after getting the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA Finals, where his team lost to the Miami Heat in five games. Since the 2012-2013 season, he has played with the Houston Rockets. He has built a reputation as one of the best scorers in the game. James has been honored as an NBA All-Star eight times. Here, James Harden sits in the front row at the Calvin Klein show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 11, 2018. To see more photos of James Harden, check out the rest of the gallery!