James Harden is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the ‘Houston Rockets.’ The ‘National Basketball Association’ (NBA) third seed started his professional career with the ‘Oklahoma City Thunder’ in 2009, before he was signed by the ‘Rockets’ in 2012. James is known for his impeccable skills and his ability to score high points that often help his team win crucial matches. His stellar skills and dedication toward the sport have earned him various accolades, such as the ‘NBA Most Valuable Player’ (MVP) and the ‘PAC Player of the Year.’ He has also been part of the ‘All-NBA Team’ and the ‘NBA All-Star’ team. James’s facial hair has impressed his fans all over the world and has become his trademark. He became famous for his beard in 2009 and has not shaved it since. He has been nicknamed “The Beard,” and his beard often appears in various songs and on T-shirts. James is also the first ‘NBA’ player to score 60 points while scoring a triple-double. He achieved the feat in 2018 and broke the previous record of 57 points made by Calvin Murphy. He also played for the national team at the 2012 ‘Olympics,’ where the team won the gold, and at the 2014 ‘FIBA Basketball World Cup.’ He mostly plays at the shooting guard position.