James Harden explains the decision to support the state of Alma Mater Arizona with a six -digit donation


Los Angeles Clippers Guard James Harden He supported his alma mater, Arizona State, giving an amount of six figures to his Nile program in April 2024. The exact amount is unveiled.

The Punt Guard reflected on his decision to contribute part of his NBA earnings to his former school in an interview with Sports of the Office Front On Wednesday.

“Today it is the most important thing because the children want to be compensated for their play and their work … which makes sense,” he said.

“I wanted to be part of helping the team and the school get players because we are a very, very big program and a great school and if Nil is the problem, I can help.”

Coach Bobby Hurley emphasized the impact of Harden on his Basketball ProgramSaying that the old NBA MVP has not only helped the school economically, but also has made the difference in keeping with the program. He said that the NBA star is regularly gathering with new grandstands every year, passing his knowledge of elite basketball.

“Not only is the financier, James has been giving his time,” he said. “And his willingness to be around the players, he can be in his season drops on an island somewhere or simply working in his game; every year the time to return and seeing the new team is cut off, being around the boys and sharing their experiences with them.”

“It's more than a financier, an investment to try to help young men and it is a role model for our boys.”

James Harden's contribution helped the Arizona State Earth Factory

Jayden Quaintance, one of the most talented strikers in the 2024 recruiting class, had originally committed to Kentucky Wildcats. However, when John Calipari He surprised the university basketball world by accepting the work of head coach in Arkansas, the 6-foot striker supported his commitment.

At that time, the teams were persecuted by teams like Ohio State, Missouri, Louisville and Memphis. However, only 20 days after the departure of Calipari, Arizona State disembarked the very sought after recruitment, thanks in part to the contributions of Harden.

The picturesque has an average of 9.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, 1.5 assists and 1.1 robberies per game. He runs the team in rebounds and blocks while shooting 52.5%.