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Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook passed NBA legend Oscar Robertson to become the league’s all-time scoring leader among point guards in the Kings’ 129-102 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday.
Westbrook, 37, reached 26,711 career points, securing the record with a layup in the fourth quarter. The 2016-17 season MVP scored 17 points, nine rebounds and six assists in the loss.
The nine-time All-Star’s name already tops some of the NBA’s most prestigious records. Westbrook has the most triple-doubles in NBA history and passed Magic Johnson for seventh place on the all-time assists list last month.
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Russell Westbrook (18) of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on January 2, 2026. (Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Westbrook said passing Johnson on the list was an honor.
“Before I speak up and say anything, I feel really blessed and grateful to the man above for allowing me and gifting me the time to go out and play basketball,” Westbrook said, according to Yahoo Sports. “As far as passing Magic… it’s an honor. Magic is one of the greats. I’m grateful to be able to pass him just because he’s a legend in so many different ways.”
Westbrook grew up wanting to play football, but he has become a legend in a different sport.
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Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook protects the ball from Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix, Arizona, on Jan. 2, 2026. (Rick Scuteri/AP Photo)
“I grew up wanting to play football,” Westbrook said. “I grew up playing soccer, taking a bus, going to the park, playing being a normal kid in the city. And things happened to me very quickly. I always knew that if I had the opportunity to be someone, I would make the most of it. That’s why every time I step on the field, I don’t take anything for granted. I don’t take plays or anything for granted.
“This was given to me, not just for basketball, but to use it as a platform to be able to help and inspire other people. So I hope that the way that I play, I hope that the way that people see it is competitive. Yes, all the records are great, but I hope that it inspires other people, people around the world, to do great things in their lives too.”
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Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook dribbles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Sacramento, California, on December 27, 2025. (Scott Marshall/AP Photo)
Westbrook is in his 18th season in the NBA. He spent the first 11 seasons of his career with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but has since bounced back.
The point guard has also played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards, Houston Rockets and now the Kings.
