Is James Harden A-List?
YesA
Yes — James Harden is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 2012
Sixth Man of the Year
Ranking Timeline
2009B$1M
NBA Drafted
Harden is drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
2012A▲$5M+$4M
Sixth Man of the Year
Wins the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award with the Thunder.
2012A$8M+$3M
Olympic Gold Medal
Wins a gold medal with the US Olympic basketball team.
2012A$12M+$4M
Traded to Rockets
Traded to the Houston Rockets.
2018S▲$60M+$48M
NBA MVP
Named the NBA Most Valuable Player.
2021A▼$120M+$60M
Nets Trade
Traded to the Brooklyn Nets.
2022A$140M+$20M
76ers Trade
Traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
2023A$145M+$5M
Cavaliers Trade
Traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2026A$150M+$5M
NBA Veteran
Continues to be a prominent player in the NBA.
Last updated: February 25, 2026