With this accomplishment, Westbrook becomes just the second player in history to have 25,000 points, 9,000 assists, and 8,000 rebounds, after LeBron James.Russell Westbrook made NBA history by becoming the 25th player to surpass 25,000 career points during the LA Clippers’ 136-124 victory over the Detroit Pistons in the fourth quarter on a driving layup.
With 24,977 career points coming into the game, Westbrook leads all players in triple-doubles. By the end of the game, he had 23 points. On the all-time scoring list, he is currently 279 points behind Reggie Miller and 192 points behind Jerry West.
Westbrook, who fouled Cade Cunningham right away following his shot and celebrated with his teammates at the bench, stated, “I’m so grateful to be on this team.”
- With the achievement of his most recent milestone, Westbrook became just the second player in NBA history to accomplish 25,000 points, 9,000 assists, and 8,000 rebounds, along with LeBron James.
The three active players with at least 25,000 points are James (39,747), Kevin Durant (28,091), and James Harden (25,404), with Westbrook being the fourth.
In a post-game interview, Westbrook stated, “It’s a blessing.” “I don’t consider any game or night to be given. I’m appreciative that I can play basketball.
Westbrook is averaging 11.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in his 15th season of play.
