James Harden
NBA 2K23 Rating
Nationality: United States 
Team: 2011-12 Oklahoma City Thunder
Archetype: 3-Level Shot Creator
Position: SG
Height: 6'5" (196cm) | Weight: 220lbs (99kg)
Jersey: #13
Year(s) in the NBA: 14
Prior to NBA: Arizona State
Ranks #102 out of 745 Classic NBA Players
Ranks #410 out of all NBA Players on 2K
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James Harden's NBA 2K23 Rating Season Movement
James Harden
About James Harden
James Harden was a member of the renowned NBA team 2011-12 Oklahoma City Thunder who played at the Shooting Guard position. He was the 3rd overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft.
James Harden on NBA 2K23
On NBA 2K23, this Classic Version of James Harden's 2K Rating is 88 and has a 3-Level Shot Creator Build. He had a total of 27 Badges in which 1 of them are Hall of Fame Level. Note that Classic Players' ratings never change on NBA 2K23. Below are his attributes and badges.
Fast Twitch
Finishing BadgeSpeeds up standing layups or dunks around the rim
Acrobat
Finishing BadgeBoosts the ability to hit high degree of difficulty layups
Agent 3
Shooting BadgeAbility to hit difficult 3PT shots off the dribble
Ankle Breaker
Playmaking BadgeImproves the likelihood of freezing or dropping a defender during dribble moves
Blinders
Shooting BadgeBecomes unfazed by defenders from the side
Clamp Breaker
Playmaking BadgeHelps ball handlers win more 1-on-1 body bump confrontations
Comeback Kid
Shooting BadgeImproved ability to shoot perimeter jumpers when trailing in a game
Deadeye
Shooting BadgeReduces the impact of a defender who is closing out
Fearless Finisher
Finishing BadgeImproves the ability to convert contact layups
Killer Combos
Playmaking BadgeImproves a dribbler’s effectiveness with size-up dribble moves
Limitless Range
Shooting BadgeBoosts the range that one can effectively shoot standing three point shots
Middy Magician
Shooting BadgeImproved ability to knock down mid-range jumpers off the bounce or out of the post
Pro Touch
Finishing BadgeGives an additional boost for having good layup timing
Slippery Off Ball
Shooting BadgeStrengthens the player's ability to get the open off the ball
Space Creator
Shooting BadgeAbility to hit stepback jumpers and hop shots, and also will cause defenders to stumble more often
Volume Shooter
Shooting BadgeBoosts shot percentages as shot attempts accrue throughout the game
Bail Out
Playmaking BadgeIncreases the chances of successfully completing a pass from mid-air
Bully
Finishing BadgeAbility to finish strong by bulldozing through traffic
Catch and Shoot
Shooting BadgeBoosts the chance of hitting a jump shot immediately after a catch
Clutch Shooter
Shooting BadgeIncreases the ability to knock down shots in clutch moments
Corner Specialist
Shooting BadgeGives a boost to shots taken near the corner
Handles For Days
Playmaking BadgeReduces the amount of energy lost when performing dribble moves
Hyperdrive
Playmaking BadgeIncreases the dribbling skills while on the move
Vice Grip
Playmaking BadgeImproves ball security immediately after securing a rebound, catch, or picking up the ball
Limitless Takeoff
Finishing BadgeFavors dunks and layups from a farther take-off range
Needle Threader
Playmaking BadgeIncreases the likelihood that tough passes can get by the defense
Special Delivery
Playmaking BadgeGives boost to passer and receiver’s takeover meter following a flashy pass if the shot goes in
Agent 3
Ability to hit difficult 3PT shots off the dribble
Blinders
Becomes unfazed by defenders from the side
Comeback Kid
Improved ability to shoot perimeter jumpers when trailing in a game
Deadeye
Reduces the impact of a defender who is closing out
Limitless Range
Boosts the range that one can effectively shoot standing three point shots
Middy Magician
Improved ability to knock down mid-range jumpers off the bounce or out of the post
Slippery Off Ball
Strengthens the player's ability to get the open off the ball
Space Creator
Ability to hit stepback jumpers and hop shots, and also will cause defenders to stumble more often
Volume Shooter
Boosts shot percentages as shot attempts accrue throughout the game
Catch and Shoot
Boosts the chance of hitting a jump shot immediately after a catch
Clutch Shooter
Increases the ability to knock down shots in clutch moments
Corner Specialist
Gives a boost to shots taken near the corner
Fast Twitch
Speeds up standing layups or dunks around the rim
Acrobat
Boosts the ability to hit high degree of difficulty layups
Fearless Finisher
Improves the ability to convert contact layups
Pro Touch
Gives an additional boost for having good layup timing
Bully
Ability to finish strong by bulldozing through traffic
Limitless Takeoff
Favors dunks and layups from a farther take-off range
Ankle Breaker
Improves the likelihood of freezing or dropping a defender during dribble moves
Clamp Breaker
Helps ball handlers win more 1-on-1 body bump confrontations
Killer Combos
Improves a dribbler’s effectiveness with size-up dribble moves
Bail Out
Increases the chances of successfully completing a pass from mid-air
Handles For Days
Reduces the amount of energy lost when performing dribble moves
Hyperdrive
Increases the dribbling skills while on the move
Vice Grip
Improves ball security immediately after securing a rebound, catch, or picking up the ball
Needle Threader
Increases the likelihood that tough passes can get by the defense
Special Delivery
Gives boost to passer and receiver’s takeover meter following a flashy pass if the shot goes in
This player has no defense or rebounding badges.
Other versions of James Harden on 2K
| Player | OVR | 3PT | DNK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 85 | 84 | ||
| 95 | 85 | 84 | ||
| 93 | 86 | 84 | ||
| 90 | 85 | 84 | ||
| 87 | 91 | 84 | ||
