HOUSTON — Former Rockets star James Harden was back in Houston for his J. H-Town weekend.
On Thursday, he cut a ribbon, then revealed a "RAK room" at HISD's Francis Scott Key Middle School. RAK stands for Random Acts of Kindness. Harden's foundation stocked the room with stuff that students can earn for good grades and positive behavior.
Harden is hyped about this RAK room concept, which is in some other schools as well.
"This event is fire," he said. "You know, something that I can take an appreciation to just because of the things that we're doing for kids and, you know, growing up as a kid, having an opportunity like this is, I didn't get that chance. I want to make sure these kids, you know, get their opportunity."
The kids were all thrilled to see Harden. He's also earning special recognition from both Houston City Council and the 18th U.S. Congressional District of Texas. Harden later announced that he's going to be making over the basketball courts there.