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Russell Westbrook Sets NBA Rebounds Record for Guards in Kings' Win

The 37-year-old Kings guard set the rebounds-by-a-guard record during a triple-double that underscored his value on a one-year minimum deal.

Overview

  • He posted 23 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists in Sacramento’s 121-116 victory over Golden State.
  • He reached 8,734 career rebounds to pass Jason Kidd’s 8,725 for the most by a guard, as noted by NBA History.
  • He told reporters he hadn’t realized he broke the mark and quipped that he needed the game ball.
  • He declared, “Humbly speaking, I’m the best rebounding guard ever,” framing the milestone in his own terms.
  • The result moved the Kings to 3-5 in an injury-thinned matchup that lacked Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine and Keegan Murray for Sacramento and Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green for the Warriors.