Russell Westbrook Achieves 27,000 Career Points
Russell Westbrook, the seasoned guard for the Sacramento Kings, has once again stamped his mark on the history of the NBA by crossing the significant milestone of 27,000 career points. This remarkable achievement comes during a challenging game where the Kings faced off against the New Orleans Pelicans, resulting in a 120-94 defeat on February 9 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
Milestone Achievement
At 37 years old, Westbrook, now in his 18th season in the league, accomplished this feat by sinking two consecutive free throws with 6 minutes and 46 seconds remaining in the third quarter. His performance this season has included averages of 15.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 6.6 assists across 51 games for the Kings, proving his continued relevance and skill despite being a late addition to the team before the season began.
Exclusive Club
Notably, Westbrook joins an exclusive club in the league’s history, as he is only the second player ever to achieve at least 27,000 points, 10,000 assists, 8,000 rebounds, and 2,000 steals. LeBron James is the only other player to reach these benchmarks. This accomplishment positions Westbrook as the 14th player overall to hit the 27,000 point mark, solidifying his legacy as one of the all-time greats in basketball history.
A hearty congratulations are in order for Westbrook on this historic milestone!
