James Harden Makes Big Announcement

LA Clippers star James Harden announced the opening of his Thirteen restaurant
James Harden Makes Big Announcement
James Harden Makes Big Announcement /

While the LA Clippers were in Houston, star guard James Harden announced the grand opening of his Thirteen restaurant in the city he spent nearly a decade in. In an Instagram post on Thursday, Harden wrote, "The wait is over! Book your reservations now."

The website for Harden's Thirteen restaurant includes a description that reads the following:

"Thirteen Houston cleverly blends traditional flavors with a Japanese flare, elevated dining, and a great time into one. From our state-of-the-art restaurant and patio, to our stunning lounge with a live DJ, exotic hookah, and innovative libations, Thirteen is sure to please. We also offer a one-of-a-kind Night Club better known as 'The Basement' with spacious sections and a private area with a two lane bowling alley and private bar. We've taken the concept of elevated dining and made it our own; #TheThirteenExperience."

Houston means a lot to Harden, and this restaurant is one of the many ways he is able to still connect with the community. Rising to superstardom in Houston as a member of the Rockets, Harden broke several records during his time there, and will always be connected to the city.

Speaking with reporters after the Clippers defeated the Rockets on Wednesday, Harden was asked if it's still special coming back to play in Houston, and said, "Yeah. Family, everybody is still here. Definitely."

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Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.