Harden plans to be in Houston ‘forever’

Harden plans to be in Houston ‘forever’
James Harden of the Houston Rockets looks on against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Six of the NBA Western Conference Semi-Finals at Toyota Center on May 11, 2017 in Houston, Texas
James Harden of the Houston Rockets looks on against the San Antonio Spurs during Game Six of the NBA Western Conference Semi-Finals at Toyota Center on May 11, 2017 in Houston, Texas (AFP Photo/RONALD MARTINEZ)

Houston (AFP) – James Harden, who recently signed the richest contract in NBA history, says he wants to remain a Houston Rocket “forever”.

The 27-year-old American agreed last week a four-year super-maximum contract extension that means he will make $228 million over the next six NBA seasons through 2022-23.

“I know where home is,” Harden said. “I know where I want to be. I know where I want to retire ultimately and where I want to win a championship. Everything is going to happen here in Houston, and that’s the reason I’m…