NBA

James Harden

NBA guard, 2018 MVP, ten-time All-Star

All evidence

3 records, newest first. Strength changes with age and weight class, so check the date and context before you compare.

1. 2009

   • Bench press185 lb × 17

     Official testNBA combine, before rookie season, age 192009 NBA Draft Combine

     “Bench Press reps name ... 17 James Harden, Arizona State”

     2009 Fitness Tests for the NBA Draft (Combine) - Topend SportsCombine testing2009

     Topend Sports top-10 table, 'based on official league documents'. Quote is table text as shown. Test: 185 lb for max reps. The Barbell also lists Harden at 17 reps.

   • 3/4 court sprint3.13 s

     Official testNBA combine, before rookie season, age 192009 NBA Draft Combine

     “3/4 Court Sprint time (seconds) name ... 3.13 James Harden, Arizona State”

     2009 Fitness Tests for the NBA Draft (Combine) - Topend SportsCombine testing2009

     Topend Sports top-10 table, 'based on official league documents'. Quote is table text as shown.

   • Vertical jump37 in

     Official testNBA combine, before rookie season, age 192009 NBA Draft Combine

     “Vertical Jump - max height (inches) name ... 37 James Harden, Arizona State”

     2009 Fitness Tests for the NBA Draft (Combine) - Topend SportsCombine testing2009

     Topend Sports top-10 table, 'based on official league documents'. Quote is table text as shown. Max (running) vertical, 37 in = 93.98 cm.