Summary
Russell Westbrook, playing for the Sacramento Kings, achieved a significant milestone by becoming the fifth all-time leader in assists in NBA history. He surpassed basketball legends Mark Jackson and Steve Nash during a game against the San Antonio Spurs.
Key Facts
- Russell Westbrook now ranks No. 5 on the NBA's all-time assists leaderboard.
- He achieved this by surpassing Mark Jackson and Steve Nash.
- Westbrook currently has 10,336 career assists.
- LeBron James ranks fourth with 11,909 career assists.
- Russell Westbrook is the NBA's all-time leader in triple-doubles, with 209.
- Westbrook has had an 18-year NBA career, including an MVP award and nine All-Star appearances.
- The Sacramento Kings have the worst record in the Western Conference this season.
