It’s no secret professional sports pay big. Contracts are at record highs, and players like James Harden - shooting guard for the Houston Rockets - are reaping the rewards. Harden is a player that demands notice—he possesses point-making moves that are flashy and inspired. He also happens to have a personal collection of cars that is flashy and inspired.
Harden may be fun to watch on the court, but he’s also worth a look off it as well. He’s put together a garage stocked with rides that are drool-worthy, and they’ll maybe even help you forget that although he’s a top-notch player, he’s not always perfect.
Matte Black Range Rover Sport
Ahhhh—the celebrity vehicle of choice. But who wouldn’t want a Range Rover in their collection? Harden’s Rover is done up in matte black highlighted with striking red on the handles, wheels and more.
The newest generation of Range Rovers boasts rave reviews from both owners and car critics. The interior is luxurious, roomy enough for a 6’5” frame and a bushy beard, and chalk full of sleek details and technology. Although many Range Rovers will never venture off-road, the capability is still there.
One of the original adventure vehicles, they can eat up any type of terrain easily. Packed with excellent features like rain-sensing wipers, Bi-Xenon automatic headlights, privacy glass and awesome towing capabilities, the Range Rover also possesses some serious power. It’s almost worth a ticket to see how fast you can get to 60. It may not be a Ferrari or Porche, but this beast is perfect for someone who performs just as powerfully on the court.
Mercedes-Benz S550
Nothing is more opposite from a black Range Rover than the refined Mercedes-Benz S550 in white. Starting around $95,000, this is the car your cart your Mama to church in. It’s classy, chic and has the heart of a lion. It may look sedate, but deep down you’ll know what the S550 can do.
The cutting-edge technology in the current Mercedes vehicles is incredible. The S550 has Magic Body Control—an intelligent active suspension system that uses a multipurpose camera to “read” the road. The sensors, hydraulics and electronic adjustments ensure the smoothest ride possible, no matter what variations there are on the street surfaces. Harden’s white version features things like a surround sound system, dual high resolution screens, interior LED lighting, COMAND system with touchpad controller and the Mercedes ECO start/stop system.
You can almost guarantee that Harden has a few extra perks in his S550 sedan, and some added customizations, but even the base model is an excellent addition to any car collection.
Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Long live the Camaro! First made popular in the late 60s, this muscle car has managed to stay valid by updating its image from time-to-time. It has been the choice of racing enthusiasts, rockers, rap stars and of course, basketball players. Harden’s is bright yellow with black detailing.
The current generation of Camaros is considered performance cars. They combine innovative technology with thrilling performance. Not only can they get from 0-60 in around 3.9 seconds, they also have an incredibly efficient MPG. Some of the Camaros best features include a 7.0L V8 engine, RECARO performance seats and Brembo carbon-ceramic antilock disc brakes.
Harden’s two-door convertible is decidedly loaded with all the bells and whistles, and some customizations of his own. It is also stocked with all of the modern racing technology—making it perfect for anyone who wants a little excitement on their drive.
In many ways, James Harden is still just a baby. At 25, his car collection is only getting started. Houston sports fans will have fun watching this player on the rise expand his already growing garage, and with the new $200 million contract offer from Adidas, you may just see a new vehicle sooner than later.
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