Ten-time NBA All-Star James Harden is known for making contact and getting to the free throw line to complete old-fashioned three-point plays. However, Harden is just as efficient backstage.

On Sunday night, the LA Clippers defeated the Denver Nuggets 126-122. Harden had a first-class performance with 39 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds. Even better, Harden made history by making his 3,000th career 3-pointer.

Harden joined Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry as the only other players in league history to reach the milestone. Knowing the big moment was just around the corner, adidas created an unreleased colorway of Harden’s eighth signature sneaker for this historic evening.

On his big night, “The Beard” wore the adidas Harden Vol. 8 in an unreleased colorway with a pink upper and a neon yellow print on the sides of the sneakers.

The adidas Harden Vol. 8 released in January 2024 for $160 in adult sizes. Athletes and fans can choose from multiple colorways of the basketball shoes on the adidas website, Foot Locker and other select retailers.

There is currently no release information for the colorway Harden wore last night. In fact, Harden’s ninth signature sneaker is expected to launch in February 2025. Fans got their first look at three colorways of the futuristic basketball shoe earlier this fall.

After starting his career at Nike, Harden moved to adidas during his rise to stardom with the Houston Rockets. Harden signed a 13-year, $200 million contract with adidas in 2015. Harden has the brand’s second-longest sneaker line behind Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard.

It’s harder than ever to wear basketball shoes off the court, but Harden continues to defy the trends just as he sets his own fashion trends. Fans can expect another exciting year from adidas and Harden.

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