Harden was named an All-Star in every season
with the Rockets and holds the franchise records for three-point
field goals made (2,029), free throws made (5,554) and assists
(4,796).
The 2018 MVP was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in January after
his relationship with the Rockets broke down.
"James Harden will always be a Rocket," Fertitta told the
Houston Chronicle. "Of course, we will retire his jersey. He
made my first three years of owning the franchise unforgettable.
"The success he brought this franchise over eight years and the
memories he created for our fan base/community [are] truly
remarkable."
If his jersey is retired, he will join Calvin Murphy, Moses
Malone, Hakeem Olajuwon, Rudy Tomjanovich, Clyde Drexler and Yao
Ming in the rafters of the Toyota Center.
(Reporting by Arvind Sriram in Bengaluru; Editing by Lincoln
Feast.)
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