James Harden: Behind The Beard | E:60

E:60 goes “Behind The Beard” to tell the story of how an out-of-shape, asthmatic kid from Compton became the league's most unlikely and unique superstar.
This is the story of James Harden, including interviews with Harden and his family, highlights from Harden's high school and college career, Harden's journey to the NBA, and more.
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[@cybersoul7671]

When he said he thought he would be the sixth man forever it was so sad

[@Tuf_frijoles]

CyberSoul He is so humble and I barely got into basketball and now I know what team to follow.

[@bigdyl23]

Omg yes bro

[@zenodee]

I mean early on i understand maybe first few seasons, but be honest he knows he would not have been sixth man forever... he even said coach asked him if he wanted to start. Truth is Mr Sam presti wasnt gonna pay my man james max bucks like he deserved so they had to trade

[@edgerdeuce]

Having watched this and considering what's happened to OKC recently, all I can say is they shot themselves on the foot.... The three players must've been crushed for being separated just like that... Now, I understand KD's decision... In essence, to the players, If you don't put yourself first, the franchise "businessmen" definitely aren't going to..... If you think you deserve better, make your best move ASAP... Because if they don't consider you a valuable asset they won't even think twice prior getting rid of you, so why should you if you're better and there are better organisations...???..

[@actionjackson5359]

BELIEVE it wasn’t sam presti, it was clay bennett. he didn’t wanna go over the luxury tax

[@kelkins1523]

Single mothers who have to go out their way for their children deserve so much respect

[@jobdoneright5934]

Kelkins 15 they shouldn't have kids if they can't raise their children.

[@MarySmith-or8jv]

True. All parent deserve respect. Parents should respect their children by not revealing things to the public that is unknown to the child especially personal.

[@slayerfan545]

so no fathers?

[@peace_ful_eyes]

@@jobdoneright5934 that is true and that's what I teach my sisters, but sometimes women are betrayed aka my mum and it can honestly happen to the best of us

[@jobdoneright5934]

@@peace_ful_eyes women choose what man creampies them. So if you choose a loser man then that's what kind of support you are getting.

[@yellowman617]

he shoulda def found that out from his mom and not in an interview.....

[@brdmp7390]

ceaser williams That was so unexpected

[@yellowman617]

Bradley Dempsey yea he didn't​ even see it coming

[@EbVion]

ceaser williams yeah...

[@nietzsches01]

a real life twist I swear this only happens in movies. mum wrong for that one ishh

[@yungkawaiin2922]

ceaser williams yeah tf awkward af 😂😂😂

[@TheDonDaDa707]

My son just ran into him today at a Chipotle. What a real gentleman. He took time to talk with him and take photos. Cheers Mr. Harden for making my son’s day! He’ll never forget it!

[@orlando992]

That was something personal they needed to talk in private especially if he didn't know

[@thechosenone4668]

What'd he find out ?

[@orlando992]

The Chosen One look at 2:45-3:10

[@tgctv7387]

if he didn't want it in the interview...you don't think he coulda had it taken out?

[@goanyways]

that part is the only reason I came back to watch this again, they didn't film live so he could have told them not to air that part if he didn't want it shown

[@MarySmith-or8jv]

Could not agree more. Sometimes the public does not need to know.

[@UyemaHD]

Honestly, if Westbrook, Durant and Harden had stayed together, I dont think GSW would be what they are today. OKC would be on a dynasty. I think these three would be to much for any team in the league.

[@Islandvybz96]

UyemaHD shut the fuck up

[@OilBarronFromTheOldCountry]

thats not true, harden wouldnt develop to the player he is today

[@asherandrew6563]

UyemaHD Harden wouldn't have developed to the player he is right now. He might have moved up to starter, but he would be nearly averaging a triple double and doing what he is rn.everyone would've looked over him and just see KD and Westbrook. This is all because Westbrook loves hogging the ball

[@randytta_yanto]

UyemaHD i agree. okc will be the best of the best team mote than lakers, cavs, and etc

[@jeffreyyoungblood7438]

Harden wouldn't have found his confidence. HE never would have became the player he is today. Sure, if you took him, Westbrook and KD from today they would dominate. But none of them would have been the same without the split.

[@poplargrovebernz8047]

IVE GAINED A SENSE OF RESPECT FOR THIS MAN. GOD BLESS HIM & HIS FAMILY.

[@starbounty5388]

The way he put his head down and said I ain’t never knew that killed me 😭😭😭

[@DaKidGowie]

Although being traded to the Rockets was tough for him, it was one of the greatest moves ever! #RedNation

[@christopherreed45]

Da Kid Gowie what up bro?

[@joelrexsebastin1245]

Da Kid Gowie go rockets

[@HOOPTREEFAMILY]

True and now Russ has joined. Magic will be made.🐐🐐💪🏾💪🏾

[@fuckthevaccine2160]

@@HOOPTREEFAMILYhahahahahahha

[@Filmingprojecdid]

most humble and down to earth a person could be, big up harden

[@robg6932]

Harden real humble and came up in the struggle from a dangerous area, That's my MVP bro , salute Westbrook for a great season but harden deserves it . Btw this video old

[@udonomi8398]

I like James harden as a person

[@KyreeWillis]

“PS Keep this paper imma be a star.” ⭐️ - James Harden

[@ItchyKneeSon]

Who wants to learn about their mother's miscarriages with a camera in their face? I thought that was pretty sleazy...

[@RodsTechout]

ItchyKneeSon RIGHT?!? That's a low blow man

[@ThaMobstarr]

Fucking ESPN craving for drama.

[@ryanmaytom7846]

Fuck ESPN

[@murk-wx5dt]

ItchyKneeSon

[@murk-wx5dt]

none

[@avr0ra112]

This man is a living legend. Watching him playing in 2019. 60,50,40 pts performances. It's amazing to see this humble guy on fire!

[@peterivers472]

Threw a basketball at a girl😂. I'm dead.

[@LoneTaurus82]

Hey some of them suck that much nowadays don't blame him lol

[@noekayoya5205]

ball is life

[@zeenoz7567]

She should have caught it in a alley-oop Now he got a technical

[@ChChCheckIt]

He dropped a 60 point triple double tonight- So I had to come back and watch this! #ASUbeard

[@erniedawg]

Ch-Ch-Check It he deserves the 2018 MVP for sure

[@IntoTokio]

erniedawg Anddd he GOT IT!

[@thelowkeyuser]

🦁

[@user-xw5lu4hh2p]

Why do I always find the best videos when I need to get work done? 😂

[@meghanboyne459]

When they were talking about thunder and he said he thought he’d be the 6th man forever, I felt that in my heart damn

[@poloregal]

meghan boyne facts

[@MarySmith-or8jv]

Freedom of speech on your behalf but I agree synonymously "damn" in expression as well.

[@collinreilly725]

Glad that didnt happen

[@TheRenaissanceKid]

p.s keep this paper imma be a star

[@tercial]

Spoke/wrote it into existence

[@haraldkrull2549]

That hit me hard😮😮

[@keithymg]

He wrote that for the interview

[@Countinbenfraxks100]

This is powerful and makes me love James harden even more I’m proud he made it out of the struggle

[@dancewizard3004]

He was born without a beard?!!

[@thomasrael26]

Robert moisiuc hi p me

[@landendrake1696]

My whole life has been a lie.

[@kevinmuya9049]

Lmfao

[@andrey0ivanov]

when a reporter knows more about hardens life then himself

[@WhatIsaysGoes]

One of my favorite players ever!

[@FinancialEducation]

Imagine if Westbrook, Harden and Durant were still together... they would have became an unstoppable force in the NBA. Would have been automatic championship like every year 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@rell_3gmpillscience109]

Financial Education that notion used to bother me last season. Like these dudes drafted Westbrook, Durant, Harden, Ibaka, Sepholoshia, Reggie Jackson, Jeff Green...they drafted a team with a big 3 and solid role players and now what do they have. Smh. Fucking Westbrook and the Westbrook 5

[@randytta_yanto]

Financial Education exactly

[@mattbogoshian4769]

No, Harden wouldn't have become the player he is today. Nothing is automatic. Everyone thought the heat were gonna win it all every single year but that didn't happen because everything always looks better on paper.

[@mattbogoshian4769]

Yeah and he never would have gotten a chance to show how good he was on the Thunder, his role was too limited

[@cyrusbantug748]

your a dumbass because james harden wouoldve never became a superstar probably

[@LoneTaurus82]

Funny how at 17:47 the host states "From once dating a Kardasian" like that's some accomplishment lol. He wisely dumped her just before he got that big contract too. Not getting trapped and brought down by a Kardasian was more of an accomplishment I think.

[@audyvelazquez7555]

Ken G jjjjh C

[@waddymaldonado2984]

thank god he left khloe... rockets would be a lottery pick rn

[@user-xw5lu4hh2p]

God*

[@vivrepleinementpassionne4409]

Waddy Maldonado I know right omg this fake bitch

[@user-xw5lu4hh2p]

Iliketoroast305 yes but when stating the true God you capitalize the g

[@skyedogg]

MJ*

[@d-watshoustonsfinest7363]

That had me rollin' !!!!!

[@robertbaratheon7210]

The true MVP

[@jacemayn]

Rezaric yesss sir he is

[@valiumflowers72]

Rezaric I love James Harden he is my favourite player still active. I even grew my beard out like him haha he's my favourite player since Dennis Rodman, but I can't argue with Westbrooks season, 52 triple doubles, averaging a triple double, having no pieces around him and somehow making the team gel. Both had historical seasons but Westbrook did something in averaging a triple double that only one other player in NBA history has ever done...

[@Direwoof]

you da real mvp.

[@1958Rosalinda]

Valium & Flowers de ñ. zgyjuhnhyjjkk44 44ri888p0000. Cgvv77 yo 5ttre221 wyiiuyjjhjjiujjijkjyuuññp0p0ppjyyyhññppñññlpppo9.. bnb5400pp5 mjchk gggghghhyy44

[@thelostpotato2599]

Fuck yeah that boi James Edward harden jr dawg

[@jonathantorres2841]

Kevin Durant be like James Harden you the real MVP

[@Direwoof]

you da real mvp.

[@ajdaking507]

When did this interview take place? Wasn't KD already in Golden State by the time the video was uploaded?

[@afroninja1301]

Hope i can make my mom as proud as he mad his

[@RunnerProblems]

TrappinforTuition just do you and she will be

[@dirirharden]

TheGreatGambino great response but he’s talking about making his mother rich

[@dirirharden]

Marc 0 wtf are you talking about his face was normal the only thing fucked up was teeth and he fixed that

[@winterrobot1942]

Marc 0 Lmao his jaw wasn’t weird looking but at the same time it was not good looking it was just a bit below average but his beard hides that shit good though. .

[@rubyestrada4099]

Winter Robot James a catfish without the beard

[@mrrickstur]

Behind the beard, is another beard!

[@alexc1561]

what's behind that beard?

[@iamCRB]

Alexander Salemme Another one ☝️

[@kikirolle7091]

Lol your too funny 😂

[@keithymg]

Very possible

[@Lord_OTD]

James Harden is a top 75 player of all time. His Houston career was legendary.

[@jefm3598]

That note at 6:50 is powerful. What a journey.

[@shoshe4517]

You can say what you want, but he deserves happiness after everything he went through.. And if his happiness means winning a Championship in Brooklyn, good luck! The Beard is seeking that ring

[@jackjjack7109]

he took that really really well, finding out on camera. there's ice in his veins, he will be mvp next year after people see him crush russ in round 1. watch out for him these playoffs, dark horse shot for the finals. rockets vs bucks. fear the deer, fear the beard

[@yungkawaiin2922]

Jack Hannan ahha tf

[@5enr]

Sedrick Brown hush mode

[@memphis-615]

Jack Hannan the votes were in before the playoffs started, learn some basketball before you talk about it

[@jackjjack7109]

Memphis - read my post again DOUCHE. I said mvp NEXT year. Why don't you learnt how to read before you talk about it.

[@gll9059]

lol

[@rockon21ful]

Warriors fan but James is my favorite player, 2018-19 is his year and he will be MVP and could very well get that Championship Ring too!

[@fvckiinpopol4342]

Wtf u nostradamus

[@vukasin5240]

trevor walker u right

[@adamw.3075]

the real MVP

[@christiandiaz7406]

lol

[@Atombender]

You mean MVB: Most Valuable Beard

[@sirmuffinman420]

Adam W .

[@Myblacknadz]

they be better than warriors if they stuck together

[@michaelolman6216]

Facts

[@NaxhoLibre]

Greatness.

[@ArmandoKozomara]

Man! Goosebumps as soon as I saw the star he drew!

[@sam7mann]

Such a humble and inspiring story of a such nice guy. NBA needs more people like this.

[@thehomiegrindelwald7278]

I'm looking at this man's eyes. He is legendary.

[@fastcrazy2555]

This guy is full of love and warm hearts. Even he followed his teammates and coach to Arizona state college. If thunders don’t trade him, man. He will stay there forever. Man. This guy is warm and wanna stay in a family he get used to

[@YvngGoat_]

James Harden had the biggest glow up 😂😂😂

[@elizabethr.1127]

Watching this I feel like I've really been unfair in my judgement of the man. I think he is private, shy and had to get through a lot in life. I'm glad I watched this. Moms is beautiful too.

[@nextgenedm3750]

if they were still together today they would have one a NBA Championship by now, thats whats wrong with the nba today not giving teams a chance

[@venomsnake8047]

NextGenEdM its okc's fault

[@martinopeniano7929]

NextGenEdM l

[@effortless4588]

How is it nbas fault it’s okc fault for trading harden and letting the others go

[@rdv2482]

yo this interview got info on him like nardwuar

[@PudWhacker]

Roberto v nardwuar got footage of Craig stealing boxes on his day off

[@jqa16]

Nigggggaaaaa

[@alejandrojoga6885]

love the nardwar reference

[@kyrinthomas3809]

@@PudWhacker what you tryna build a clubhouse?

[@abovethecloud12]

Real OGs know nardwuar

[@siam9914]

AWKWARD! interviewer knew more about harden than harden 😂

[@Luhhdeezy]

And now he a mvp averaging 36 a game crazy

[@acpatient7106]

Def a major what if but harden had to go. He wasn't a 6th man. He was a superstar in the making and he has become that in Houston. Mvp talks now

[@Hacktivator]

One of my favourite players. You know why? Cause he's down to earth and he remains authentic despite his fame.

[@ronekillsjr5725]

James Harden just wore da braids today, so i had to come to this interview

[@yummit1056]

ronekillsjr same

[@j2j975]

The man just went to the brooklyn nets from houston and silenced his haters by dropping a 30 point triple-double and 34 point double-double. The G.O.A.T.

[@WSolis-xt8ht]

The MVP! fear the beard.

[@champ9496]

he went to my high school and came when i was a senior, 7:30 i has spanish class on that door on the right after the lockers. They filmed park of 2K trailer there , it’s cool to think we walked and hopped in the same place, Harden MVP

[@oldnbaschool]

shit, now I'm gonna grow my beard hopefully it takes me somewhere.

[@MaybeDay4]

oldnbaschool your beard will take you nowhere, you gotta work hard for this shit fool.

[@frknmi7281]

Hussein Yare he was just joking dude

[@OilBarronFromTheOldCountry]

dude fuck off and take this profile picture of mine

[@oldnbaschool]

at least one understands.

[@OilBarronFromTheOldCountry]

oldnbaschool iwas talking to Hussein Yare

[@jahneilallison1288]

Those eyes to me have so much hurt but grace and acceptance of his surroundings. A true man that knows his place.

[@wolfgang4376]

harden come straight outta Compton

[@davido7627]

James is a very nice person. He knows what it's like to deal with all sorts of hardships.

[@justinwong5871]

This story of Harden tells how bad OKC management is.

[@Minolla]

He has a lovely mother! Very sweet.

[@iftak01]

Harden is a legend, and like said he is the man in and off the court! fuck the OKC management for trading him, unlike the KD incident, James Harden definitely could have brought a ring for the okc. Rockets are taking it to the finals this season!

[@veepeecee8630]

MVP Harden is a beast man! im glad he went to Houston so he could showcase his Offensive skills! best in the game right now!

[@Mentis-de]

I love how black families stick together in good or bad times. Rich or poor - it doesn't matter they take problems so easy and always with a smile. Laughing like little kids :D 5:52

[@keithymg]

Do white families do it differently?

[@YeezyTooEasy]

Look at harden man so inspirational

[@chijioke4264]

Who is here at November 2019??

[@PanasheMaster-jx3tm]

unexpectedly very emotional

[@ibidapoilawole7120]

James Harden is legendary

[@doriandaniels9495]

Who here after Westbrook to rockets

[@KyreeWillis]

James Harden for MVP !

[@farcountrydag]

What a nice guy. One of the nicest guys in the game.

[@Littlething41]

That was really good. He looks like a black Jake Gyllenhaal. Don't deny it!

[@mfc9328]

Mrs. Adriann omg I never realised the resemblance until now but I felt the same vibe I do with Gyllenhaal all along

[@sbgnk7303]

Damn i didnt know

[@alexdorne9827]

He was soft and weak in highschool... Since then you could say he HARDENed

[@alexc1561]

badump chhh

[@elpopo5407]

He was James Soften

[@n8eyn8]

Metapod use James HARDEN

[@kikirolle7091]

Lol😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Blaze_7893]

Ah ha ha...

[@sijoser]

This dude is scary HUMBLE

[@lazy4171]

that thunder GM was shit like they traded James harden let Durant leave withought getting shit back I miss the GM who drafted kd, Westbrook,and harden

[@brandonweed9250]

BasketBallBrazy TM hennigan is now the gm of the magic and ruined the magic and then they fired him

[@thisfeatureisstupidxo]

BasketBallBrazy TM he's a fucking idiot

[@SM-1-6]

Same person

[@Aidan-de6yi]

It was Sam Prestini.

[@RuNN1999]

U

[@spivey10]

Damn This Video Really Hit Me

[@SubscriberswithnoVideosP-eg4fk]

I'm a Huge Thunder fan and when he got traded i was sad but after watching this now I'm tearing up.

[@willm678]

🏆3 MVPs on one team... what could’ve been! 🏆

[@mudspelledbackwards2997]

All I see when I observe Harden is two men from one ...occupying the same time & space but living in alternate realities. A young nimble dark haired athletic man.....at the same time a slow, wise & slightly gray haired older man sitting in a barber shop or on a porch of an old house with a few people around him...mostly kids. Listening to stories of how he was .......but still is. Because he's not an old man on the porch........he's still young......but old. He's 2 or more seperate versions of himself at different times of his adult life spanning from college to his death decades down the road all wrapped up into ONE person in the present. What a unique person.

[@tayloralliease1473]

Gain 👌🏾 that much more respect for Harden . He's a good dude .

[@fawada28]

What a legend, love this dude

[@johnyang4990]

just watch..Harden will come up victorious with that MVP award...Russ playing for stats and Harden elevating his team!

[@elchapo6452]

Dumbest fucking comment I have read.

[@stefanoturbo2]

you're the dumb one Russ doesnt make his teamates better Harden does

[@capitalera8143]

JACARLOS 7 Lmao

[@stefanoturbo2]

JACARLOS 7 say all you want he is a fucking ballhog avg a triple double may look good on the paper but harden and the rockets can easily sweep the thunder

[@MaybeDay4]

John Yang but BUDDY who has the best historic season and this video has nothing to do with James harden winning the MVP I hate people like you that ruin great videos like this.

[@erickflores8288]

Much respect to this man right here came up from nothing and stayed true to himself.

[@santosh6637]

He's been robbed of MVP twice. 2018 is the year. As well as NBA Finals MVP!

[@zandero2846]

James Harden will still be part of the Thunder family! ⚡️

[@trajanhammons7099]

Imma be a ⭐️

[@MaybeDay4]

Trajan Brice you'll be a low life

[@effortless4588]

Reggie Like wedgie you will too with that attitude honestly

[@Trewitdacamera]

@@MaybeDay4 fu hating bitch

[@elgeneral1648]

Reggie Like wedgie you’re an idiot plus he was quoting what harden said dumbass

[@jyoung7937]

Just happened to stumble on this vid at 1:30 in the morning August 26. Happy Cake Day to the beard🎉🙏🏾

[@jhardworkpaysoff474]

Hard work pays off

[@Menow871]

James Harden’s mom is beautiful. He is very serious, intense. Almost melancholy, sad. A quiet spirit.

[@chrisbannerman4515]

Anyone here after the 60 point triple double?

[@philippefreestyle]

one of the best 20min docs though I would have cut out 1-2 questions. authenticity is king.

[@darnelthomas484]

This made me cry

[@georgedebono8611]

the clip they got of him when he was young (year 2000) was a day before i was born

[@Toxzic2289]

He arrived at the Houston not as a 6th man but "the man" the face and the star of the franchise. There are only two options when players get traded. Be the best and beat the rest. James my man I have watched your journey until today, it's wonderful.

[@BigHunchoJeff]

Okc will always miss him 😰

[@KingJaffeJoffer99]

Real respect to harden for this video, the bit about his mother having miscarried before and when he said he thought he'd be 6th man at okc forever, to the sadness of okc trading him, I felt for him man, hope okc win nothing at all!!! Ever!!!

[@ohgee1379]

MVP

[@yuxiaoluo9414]

I think Harden looks really smart, stable, calm, and humble. He is the type of guy that could do great things. He is using his brain while playing basketball.

[@chandlerdale5754]

Harden's story is definelty more empowering than giannis's.

[@nprwikeepa6082]

Watched in 2020 for the 2020th time. Dude is cold af, I'd be crying through half of these stories

[@kelkins1523]

Hasheem thabeet is the biggest bust in the draft beside kwame brown

[@guap214]

Kelkins 15 Anthony Bennett

[@shortyboymoran483]

markelle fultz

[@geecee9770]

King JLH lol benett dont even start on the canada national team

[@bluntbeats314]

Greg. Oden.

[@tonybone1087]

Fultz ain't a bust