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In a meetup that will melt the hearts of all Houston Rockets fans, James Harden and rookie Jalen Green were seen together. The two apparently met during an Adidas event, and the viral video of the two has left the internet in a frenzy.

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While Green is the latest name on the lips of the Houston Rockets, James Harden is a franchise legend. He carried the team single handedly before joining the Brooklyn Nets after a fallout.

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This meeting between the future and the past of the Houston Rockets has left the fans in a frenzy with many speculating that Green will go down the Harden path.

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There is no doubt James Harden is one of the many faces of the NBA. He is one of the best players in the league and he has been performing on the top level for the past decade. Thanks to his performances and his marketability, he has a massive contract with Adidas.

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Adidas offered Harden a massive $200 million for 13 years to lure him away from their rivals, Nike. Endorsements such as these and his massive salary make him one of the richest NBA stars.

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Interestingly enough, during one such Adidas event, Harden and rookie Jalen Green were captured. Green picked up a deal with Adidas just prior to his NBA draft. Furthermore, he was the 2nd overall pick and was chosen by the Houston Rockets.

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After his signing with Adidas, Green joined the likes of Harden, Damian Lillard and Candace Parker, among others who are signed with Adidas.

Talking about the deal, Brown said, “Adidas has been a part of my life for a while now, and when the opportunity arose to join the brand leading up to my rookie year, I thought, why not join the family?” 

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