Russell Westbrook makes NBA history, passing Oscar Robertson in scoring milestone
Sacramento Kings point guard Russell Westbrook surpassed 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 driving layup in the fourth quarter. The 2016-17 MVP had 17 points, nine rebounds and six assists in the loss.
The nine-time All-Star’s name is already at the top of some of the NBA’s most prestigious records.