Yes, the Houston Rockets cornerstone James Harden was honored for his signature beard design by Sports Illustrated. His beard has been a integral part of his brand since coming on to scene to the NBA in 2008 and every facet of his name is attributed to that piece of kinky hair attached to his chin.
Sports Illustrated announced their Top 50 most fashionable athletes list this past week and although Harden wasn’t listed among their initial Top 20 release, he’s already been handed the “Best Beard Design” award. He was listed among others such as Conor McGregor, Malcolm Jenkins, Odell Beckham, Jr.