**Russell Westbrook Becomes NBA’s All-Time Scoring Leader Among Point Guards**
**Meta Description:** Russell Westbrook surpasses Oscar Robertson as the all-time scoring leader among point guards, achieving a new milestone in his illustrious NBA career.
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**Headline:** Russell Westbrook Surpasses Oscar Robertson as All-Time Scoring Leader Among Point Guards
In a notable achievement during the Sacramento Kings’ 129-102 defeat to the Phoenix Suns on Friday, point guard Russell Westbrook surpassed NBA legend Oscar Robertson to become the all-time scoring leader among point guards. At 37 years old, Westbrook reached a remarkable 26,711 career points, clinching the record with a driving layup in the fourth quarter. Despite the loss, he contributed 17 points, nine rebounds, and six assists to the game.
Westbrook, a nine-time All-Star and the 2016-17 MVP, has already etched his name in several prestigious NBA records. He holds the record for the most triple-doubles in league history and recently moved past Magic Johnson to claim the seventh spot on the all-time assists list.
Reflecting on his achievement, Westbrook expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play basketball and the honor of surpassing Magic Johnson. “I’m truly blessed and thankful to the man above for just allowing me and gifting me with the time to go out and play basketball,” he stated. “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 such a legend in so many different ways.”
Originally aspiring to play football, Westbrook has become a basketball icon. He shared his journey, saying, “I grew up wanting to play football. I grew up playing football, taking a bus, going to the park, just being a normal kid in the city. And things happened so fast to me. I always knew if given the opportunity to be able to be somebody, I would take full advantage of it.”
Westbrook emphasized the importance of using his platform to inspire others. “This was given to me, not just for basketball, but to use as a platform to be able to help and inspire other people. I hope the way I play the game inspires others to do great things in their lives as well.”
Now in his 18th NBA season, Westbrook has had a dynamic career, spending the first 11 seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder before playing for several teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards, Houston Rockets, and currently, the Kings.
**FAQ**
**Q: What record did Russell Westbrook achieve recently?**
A: Russell Westbrook recently became the all-time scoring leader among point guards in NBA history, surpassing Oscar Robertson with 26,711 career points.
