James Harden's Olympic and World Cup Gold Medals

James Harden is a talented and accomplished basketball player, and he has the gold medals to prove it. The former Arizona State University standout has won two gold medals, one at the 2012 Summer Olympics and one at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Both victories were achieved as a member of Team USA, where James Harden's skill and determination were key to securing victories for his country.

At the 2012 Summer Olympics, James Harden helped lead Team USA to an undefeated record of 8-0 and a gold medal. He played in all eight games, averaging 5.5 points per game and shooting 50% from the field and 30% from three-point range. This marked the third consecutive gold medal for the United States in men's basketball, and James Harden played a crucial role in securing the win.

Four years later, James Harden was part of the 2014 USA World Cup Team that went 9-0 and won the gold medal. He started all nine games, averaging 14.2 points per game and shooting 53.2% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range. James Harden also contributed 3.2 assists, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game during the tournament.

Unfortunately, James Harden has had to withdraw from Team USA twice in recent years. In 2019, he withdrew from the training camp roster used to select the official 12-member 2019 USA World Cup Team. In 2021, he withdrew from consideration for the '21 Olympics due to hamstring injuries. However, James Harden remains one of the top basketball players in the world and his two gold medals are a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport.