Kings' Russell Westbrook Reaches NBA Assists Milestone

37-year-old guard moves into 5th on all-time assists leaderboard

Mar. 18, 2026 at 2:52am

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Sacramento Kings veteran Russell Westbrook has passed NBA legends Mark Jackson and Steve Nash to move into 5th place on the NBA's all-time assists leaderboard with 10,336 career assists. Westbrook, in his 18th NBA season, continues to add to his Hall of Fame resume despite the Kings' struggles this year.

Why it matters

Westbrook's latest accomplishment cements his status as one of the greatest passers in NBA history, joining elite company like LeBron James, Jason Kidd, Chris Paul, and John Stockton. This milestone highlights Westbrook's longevity and ability to remain productive even in the later stages of his career.

The details

In the Kings' game against the San Antonio Spurs, the 37-year-old Westbrook passed both Mark Jackson (10,334 assists) and Steve Nash (10,335 assists) to move into 5th place on the NBA's all-time assists leaderboard. Westbrook, the league's all-time leader in triple-doubles, has averaged 15.4 points, 6.6 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game this season while shooting 42.8% from the field.

  • Westbrook passed the assists milestone on March 18, 2026.
  • Westbrook has played in 62 games for the Kings this season, not including the game against the Spurs.

The players

Russell Westbrook

A 37-year-old veteran guard for the Sacramento Kings who is now 5th on the NBA's all-time assists leaderboard.

Mark Jackson

A former NBA player and coach who was previously 5th on the all-time assists list with 10,334 career assists.

Steve Nash

A Hall of Fame point guard who was previously 5th on the all-time assists list with 10,335 career assists.

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What they’re saying

“Records and accolades speak for themselves, and Westbrook has quite a few that prove he is a sure-thing Hall of Famer. This is just his latest accomplishment that adds a whole new layer to his greatness as one of the best passers in NBA history.”

— Brett Siegel, Author (clutchpoints.com)

What’s next

Westbrook will look to continue climbing the NBA's all-time assists leaderboard as he plays out the remainder of the season with the struggling Kings.

The takeaway

Russell Westbrook's latest historic feat underscores his enduring excellence and status as one of the greatest point guards of his era, cementing his place in the Basketball Hall of Fame despite the Kings' struggles this season.