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Sacramento Kings point guard Russell Westbrook surpassed NBA legend Oscar Robertson to become the league’s all-time leading scorer 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 fourth-quarter layup. The 2016-17 MVP had 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 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 getting Johnson onto the list was an honor.
“Before I speak and say anything, I am truly blessed and grateful to the man above for allowing me and giving me the time to go out and play basketball,” Westbrook said, according to Yahoo Sports. “As for 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 ways.”
Westbrook grew up wanting to play football, but became 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, January 2, 2026. (Rick Scuteri/AP Photo)
“I grew up wanting to play football,” Westbrook said. “I grew up playing football, riding the bus, going to the park, being a normal kid in the city. And things happened so fast for me. I always knew that if I had the opportunity to be able to be somebody, I would take full advantage of it. That’s why every time I step on the field, I don’t take anything for granted. I don’t take games or anything for granted.
“It was given to me, not just for basketball, but to be able to help and inspire other people. So I hope the way I play this game, I hope the way people see it in competition. Yes, the records are all great, but I hope it inspires other people, people around the world, to do great things in their lives as well.”
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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 around.
The point guard has also played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards, Houston Rockets and now the Kings.
