James Harden one of the most improved basketball player in America, he made professional debut in NBA league year (2009). Harden selected in the NBA draft of 2009 in round 1 by the (Oklahoma City Thunder). His earnings increased after improvement in the yearly base salary upto ($28.2 million).
Annual Earnings & Endorsement : $48.7 million (2018)
Harden becomes the 10th most paid athlete in the world according to Forbes (highest paid athletes) list of 2017. After combining his endorsement and annual salary he earn almost $50 million a year. He just played three season with Oklahoma 2009-2012 in which his skills as (shooting guard) improved. He won gold medal with United States Basketball team in London Games 2012.
In 2013, he signed a new deal with (Housten Rockets). The deal made him the 9th highest paid nba player in season 2018. He selected to (NBA All-Star) team 6 times in his career. In 2018, Harden becomes the new (NBA scoring champion). How much money he made from the endorsement almost $20 million a year which include deals with (Beats, Foot Locker, BodyArmor, NBA 2K and more).