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Sacramento Kings point 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 and secured the record with a fourth-quarter driving layup. The 2016-17 MVP had 17 points, nine rebounds and six assists in the loss.
The nine-time All-Star’s name is already atop 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 Jan. 2, 2026. (Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Westbrook said it was an honor to pass Johnson on the list.
“Before I speak and say anything, I’m really blessed and thankful to the man above for just allowing me and giving 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 such a legend in so many different ways.”
Westbrook grew up wanting to play football, but has become a legend in another sport.
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Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook guards 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 the bus, going to the park, playing just like a normal kid in the city. And things happened so fast for me. I always knew that if I got the opportunity to be somebody, I would take full advantage of it. That’s why I don’t take anything for granted every time I step on the floor. I don’t take acting 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 the way I play the game, hope the way people see it will compete. Yes, the records are all great, but I hope it inspires other people, people all over 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 Dec. 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 bounced around since.
The point guard has also played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards, Houston Rockets and now the Kings.
