US EditionRussell Westbrook Enters Rarefied Air With Latest Milestone
Westbrook scored his 26,711th point to surpass Oscar Robertson as the top-scoring point guard in NBA history, finishing with 17 points in the game, officials said.
- On Friday night, Russell Westbrook scored the basket that passed Oscar Robertson to become the highest-scoring point guard with a driving layup at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.
- His longevity across 1,272 games played helped put Sacramento Kings veteran Russell Westbrook within reach of the record, while this offseason signing settled him into a finishing role that accelerated his climb.
- In the game, Westbrook posted 17 points, nine rebounds and six assists on 6-of-12 shooting, also committing four turnovers as the Suns outscored the Kings 65-46 in the second half.
- The record moves Westbrook into the Top 15 on the NBA's all-time scoring list, making him the leading scorer among point guards and strengthening Hall of Fame consideration with his MVP and two-time scoring champion honors.
- Fans lauded Westbrook after his milestone, and many expect Steph Curry to catch him soon as the Kings host the Bucks on Sunday night at Golden Center 1.
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Russell Westbrook Enters Rarefied Air With Latest Milestone
Two-time scoring champion Russell Westbrook added another NBA record to his Hall of Fame resume.The former MVP reached 26,711 career points Friday, passing Oscar Robertson to become the NBA’s all-time scoring leader among point guards. Robertson was formerly the top scorer at the position with 26,710 points.Westbrook also moved into the Top 15 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list after surpassing Robertson.Westbrook finished the game with 17 point…
Russell Westbrook now NBA's highest-scoring PG ever
Mar 3, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook (0) looks on during halftime against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports In a historic milestone, Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook surpassed Oscar Robertson to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer among point guards, reaching 26,711 career points during a 129-102 loss to the Phoenix Suns on…
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