This 2009 Upper Deck Draft Edition James Harden #40 has earned a BGS 9.5 Gem Mint grade. This early card from Harden’s draft year is a sharp, high-grade addition for Thunder and Rockets collectors. Early cards like this are a popular way for collectors to own a piece of a star’s path to the pros.
James Harden starred at Arizona State before the Oklahoma City Thunder selected him 3rd overall in the 2009 NBA Draft, where he won the 2012 Sixth Man of the Year award. He became a superstar with the Houston Rockets, winning the 2018 MVP and three scoring titles, and later played for the Nets, 76ers, and Clippers while earning more than 10 All-Star selections. In 2025–26, he averaged 23.6 PPG and 8.0 APG. He ranks 2nd in NBA history in 3-pointers made, 9th in points and 12th in assists. His career honors include eight All-NBA selections.
