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Russell Westbrook Passes Magic for 7th in Assists, Reaches 2,000 Steals in Kings Win

The 37-year-old Kings guard could reach the top five in assists this season if his pace holds.

Overview

  • Westbrook finished the night with 10,149 career assists, moving eight ahead of Magic Johnson’s 10,141 to claim seventh all-time.
  • He recorded his 10,142nd assist in the first quarter and also became the 14th player in NBA history to log 2,000 career steals.
  • In Sacramento’s 113-107 victory over Dallas, Westbrook posted 21 points, nine assists and five rebounds.
  • Next on the assists list are Mark Jackson (10,334) and Steve Nash (10,335), both within reach based on Westbrook’s current production.
  • He is within nine points of tying Dominique Wilkins for 19th on the all-time scoring list as he continues his first season with the Kings.