Everything is going James Harden's way ever since he became the franchise player of the Houston Rockets. Not only did he get his desired starting role, but he also got the credit he deserves as an MVP candidate and he is enjoying the fruits of his labor.

He is also getting a lot of attention as he is reportedly dating Chloe Kardashian. Bleacher Report spoke with the bearded superstar and he was asked how much his life has changed in recent years.

"It's not trying to be different," Harden told Bleacher Report. "It's just being myself. Everyone in the world is different. No matter where you are in the world, if you can just be yourself-and obviously you respect others and you're nice and kind-don't try to be someone else. I think you'll be happier that way."

With the media attention he is getting, it could be assumed that he might get easily lost in his way to greatness. But Harden was firm that he will never ever trade Basketball as it was the sport that got him in this position anyway.

"Basketball is what has gotten me here," said Harden. "I would never lose focus of that. I would never get sidetracked. Basketball before anything."

He said that this has been his dream ever since he was a kid and he can definitely balance his personal life and his focus on playing basketball.

"You can think whatever you want as a kid: 'I want to be a professional basketball player!' You don't really know everything that comes with it," he said. "Some people can handle it; some people can adjust and get used to it and be comfortable and just go with it. But there are some who can't.

"You see a lot of that happening: guys who can't handle the success or whatever it is. It just doesn't turn out for them. For me, I try not to get overwhelmed. I just live day by day and take on the challenge of being great as each day comes my way."