Attributes
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James Harden
Floor general · “Workable” fit · #12 of 81 point guards
Age36
Height6′5″ (196 cm)
Weight218 lb (99 kg)
Wingspan6′11″ (211 cm)
NationalityUnited States
Real-world teamCleveland Cavaliers
87
Overall
87
Potential
#28of 364 players
#12of 81 point guards
Scouting report
Backcourt analysisJames Harden is a 87-rated point guard and a genuine first option, ranked #12 of 81 point guards in Backcourt.
The game suggests the Floor general role for him — a player who runs the offense and sets up everyone else, with low usage of his own. With passing (92), basketball IQ (82) and speed (87), it rates the fit as “Workable”: sound rather than special.
For a point guard, his standout attributes are defense (80) and rebounding (75), in the top 7% and 8% of point guards respectively.
Build the rotation around him, but cap his minutes near 34 in ordinary weeks and save the heavy nights for the Cup and the playoff race.
At 36 he is at or past his peak, so his value is in the seasons he is playing now.
He earns $39.2M a season with a transfer value of $32.9M — expensive for what he delivers.
Strengths
Defense 80Rebounding 75Passing 92Weaknesses
No clear weakness at his positionReference season averages
Real-world22.2Points
5.9Rebounds
8.9Assists
1.5Steals
0.6Blocks
40.8%FG%
35%3P%
87%FT%
70Games
34Minutes
James in Backcourt: questions
What is James Harden's rating in Backcourt Basketball Manager?
James Harden is rated 87 overall with a potential of 87. That ranks him #28 of 364 players in the game and #12 of 81 point guards.
What is James Harden's best role in Backcourt?
The game's best role for him is Floor general, rated “Workable”. That role relies on passing, basketball IQ, speed.
What are James Harden's best attributes?
His strongest attributes for a point guard are defense (80), rebounding (75) and passing (92).
How much does James Harden cost in Backcourt?
He earns $39.2M per season and has a transfer value of $32.9M, which is expensive for what he delivers.
What team does James Harden play for?
In the real world James Harden plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Backcourt's own league uses its own clubs, so in career mode he can end up on any of them.
About these ratings. Every rating, attribute and role on this page is Backcourt Basketball Manager's own in-game value, derived by the game from public season statistics. They are not NBA 2K ratings or any other publisher's. Backcourt is an independent game and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or licensed by the NBA, any NBA team or the National Basketball Players Association. Team names identify players' real-world clubs only; Backcourt's own league uses its own clubs.
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