James Harden has one of the most iconic looks in NBA history, with fans accustomed to his big, bushy beard. But the 35-year-old looked completely different in his high school and college days ...

As James Harden's illustrious NBA career unfolded, so too did the evolution of his distinctive beard. Over time, this unique facial hair grew to become a defining characteristic of his identity as ...

James Harden’s signature beard has become part of his NBA identity, but as it turns out, the origin is a lot more accidental than we might realize.