Russell Westbrook is one of the best point guards to ever play in the NBA.
The future Hall of Famer is currently in his first year playing for the Sacramento Kings.
At 37, Westbrook has averages of 14.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 42.8% from the field and 35.0% from three-point range in 30 games.
Russell Westbrook Speaks On Los Angeles Lakers Legend Magic Johnson
On Tuesday night, the Kings lost to the Detroit Pistons (at home) by a score of 136-127.
Westbrook finished the loss with 27 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals while shooting 9/21 from the field and 4/12 from three-point range in 38 minutes of playing time.
After the game, Westbrook was asked about approaching Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson on the all-time assists list.
Via Sean Cunningham of kcranews: “Russell Westbrook on the strong second half performance from his Kings, the fight in the 4th quarter in the loss to the Pistons tonight, his enjoyment in playing alongside the rookies & another career accolade on the horizon with another assist to tie Magic Johnson on the NBA’s all-time list”
Russell Westbrook on the strong second half performance from his Kings, the fight in the 4th quarter in the loss to the Pistons tonight, his enjoyment in playing alongside the rookies & another career accolade on the horizon with another assist to tie Magic Johnson on the NBA’s… pic.twitter.com/Ao26UZ0D52
— Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) December 24, 2025
Westbrook: “Knowing how he played the game. Not just how he played the game, but I think for me, it’s the things he was able to do off the floor which I really paid attention to. Growing up in the inner city, he really put his imprint on the underserved. I think to me, that was the most impactful thing that he has been able to do.”
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Westbrook was the fourth pick in the 2008 NBA Draft out of UCLA.
He has also spent time playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers and Denver Nuggets.
Via Real Sports: “Russell Westbrook has the most games by a PG in NBA history with 20+ PTS & 2+ STL.”
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As for Johnson, he spent all 13 seasons of his career playing for the Lakers.
The three-time MVP led the franchise to five titles in his first nine seasons.
His career averages were 19.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 11.2 assists and 1.9 steals per contest while shooting 52.0% from the field in 906 games.
