Russell Westbrook becomes NBA’s highest-scoring point guard in Kings' 4th straight loss

On January 2, 2026, Russell Westbrook didn’t just break a record but got himself a place at the table with the NBA legends. With a driving layup at the 4:23 mark of the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns, Westbrook notched his 26,711th career point.In that single motion, "The Brodie" officially surpassed the legendary Oscar Robertson to become the highest-scoring point guard in the history of the NBA. Moving into 15th place on the league’s all-time scoring list, Westbrook has reached a rare feat that only a few ever dreamed of in their 18th season.With an 8-26 record, the Kings travelled to PHX Arena to lock horns against the current 7th-best team in the West, Phoenix Suns. Though this road game gave fresh wounds to Kings after they faced their 4th straight loss, 102-129, Russell Westbrook reached an individual milestone.Coming into the game, Westbrook trailed Robertson by 16 points. He finished the night with 17 points, bringing his career total to 26,711 points, along with 8 rebounds, and 6 assists while going 6-12 from the field. This milestone is particularly sweet because it cements him as the highest-scoring true point guard to ever play the game.Kings’ head coach, Doug Christie, when asked about Westbrook reaching this milestone, praisingly said, "I didn’t know he broke another record tonight. (smiles) He continues to break records. Russ is a freak of nature… always been a fan of his. It’s an absolute honor to coach him.” For decades, Robertson’s triple-double records were thought to be untouchable until Westbrook made averaging a triple-double look easy. Along with Oscar Robertson, he has now outscored icons like Dominique Wilkins, Tim Duncan, and Paul Pierce. The next targets on the list are Hakeem Olajuwon (26,946) and Elvin Hayes (27,313).What makes this achievement so remarkable is the time it required to reach the top 15. Now in his 18th season, Russell Westbrook is no longer the primary scoring option, often comes off the bench as a sixth man, but continues to find ways to be productive, be it through his game IQ or veteran experience. This season, Westbrook is shooting a career-high 36% from deep and 42.7% from the field with an average of 14.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 7.0 assists.After a turbulent season with Lakers where he failed to meet the expectations, team consistency has been an issue for Westbrook. From 2020-25, he has changed 5 teams and ultimately settled with the Kings in 2025. This was a crucial record, especially since too many questions were raised regarding his performance.For their next meet-up, the Sacramento Kings will be hosting the Milwaukee Bucks at Golden 1 Center this weekend.Also read: NBA’s Highest-Paid Centers This Season: Nikola Jokić, Anthony Davis & More