Russell Westbrook surpassed Tim Duncan on the NBA’s all-time scoring list
Russell Westbrook is on his seventh team in the NBA, as he still plays as a solid player in the league. Its longevity is impressive, and it seems to pay off Sacramento Kings the guard has officially passed Tim Duncan on the all-time list.
During the Kings’ 121-95 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, Westbrook’s 12 points were enough to jump all-time San Antonio Spurs legend, according to Tristi Rodriguez of NBC Sports. The 37-year-old point guard reached 26,498 career points after scoring his eighth point on Wednesday. Duncan finished his career with 26,496 points.
“Russell Westbrook reached another incredible NBA milestone. With his eighth point in the second quarter of the Kings’ game against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, the star point guard reached 26,498 career points, surpassing Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Tim Duncan’s (26, 26, 26, 26) scoring list.”
The nine-time All-Star currently has a career total of 26,502 points and will continue to grow. Next, he will have a chance to potentially surpass Dominque Wilkins, who is 16th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with 26,668 points. With Russell Westbrook averaging 13.5 points per game this season, he is on pace to pass Wilkins in the next 12 to 13 games.
In his first season in Sacramento, not only is Russell Westbrook he averaged 13.5 points, but also averaged 7.0 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game while shooting 42.5% from the field and 37.1% from the three-point line. His 42.5% field goal percentage is tied for the second-lowest of his career.
His next chance to continue racking up points will come on Saturday. After Westbrook and the Kings take a short two-day break, they will return to action against the Miami Heat.
2025-12-04 17:44:00
