James Harden has joined an exclusive club in the NBA, becoming one of only four players to earn over $500 million in their career. The veteran guard signed a new three-year, $97 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, pushing his career earnings past the milestone. Harden joins LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry in the half-a-billion earners club. The 11-time All-Star has built a Hall of Fame resume, with his ability to score and create offense defining his career. Harden has played 1,221 regular-season games across 17 NBA seasons, averaging 24.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game. He has averaged at least 20 points in 14 of his 17 seasons and owns a career 43.9% field-goal percentage and 36.4% three-point shooting percentage. Harden is also an outstanding free-throw shooter, converting 86.3% of his career attempts. The 36-year-old has produced some of the best passing seasons in NBA history, leading the league in assists during the 2016-17 and 2022-23 campaigns. His 2017-18 season stands out as one of his greatest, averaging 30.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game, earning him his lone NBA MVP award. Harden's new contract with the Cavaliers includes a player option for the 2028-29 season and a trade kicker. The deal keeps his career going in Cleveland, where he will look to continue his elite scoring and playmaking abilities. With his career earnings now exceeding $500 million, Harden has cemented his status as one of the highest-paid players in NBA history. His on-court accomplishments and lucrative contracts have made him a legend in the league. The future looks bright for Harden and the Cavaliers, as they look to make a deep playoff run with their newly signed star guard leading the way.