Russell Westbrook isn’t leading the Sacramento Kings to a pile of wins right now, but that hasn’t stopped him from etching his name even deeper into NBA history. On Wednesday night, the 37-year-old guard added another milestone to a career already stacked with eye-popping numbers, passing Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
Westbrook came into the game sitting at 26,944 career points-just three shy of Olajuwon’s 26,946. It didn’t take long for him to make his move.
Less than two minutes into the opening quarter, Westbrook found himself open behind the arc, took a pass from DeMar DeRozan, and calmly knocked down a three-pointer. Just like that, he moved up another rung on the ladder, leapfrogging a legend whose last NBA appearance came back in the 2001-02 season.
It was a classic Westbrook moment-quick, assertive, and historic. And while the Kings may not be making headlines in the win column, Westbrook continues to make them in the record books.
Online, fans took notice-and had plenty to say. Some pointed out that Westbrook’s rise is as much about longevity as it is about scoring prowess. Others simply tipped their cap to a player who’s been relentless in his pursuit of greatness.
“Russ, passes Hakeem? Wow 👌 Dude is cool,” one fan wrote. Another added, “Congrats to Russ 👏,” while someone else noted, “Hakeem being this high is one thing, but Russ to now be top 15 is a huge achievement from him.”
And they’re not wrong. Cracking the top 15 on the all-time scoring list is no small feat, especially when you consider the names that surround him. Just ahead of Westbrook now are Elvin Hayes (27,313) at No. 13 and Moses Malone (27,409) at No. 12-two more Hall of Famers who left a massive footprint on the game.
For Westbrook, this latest milestone is another testament to his durability, consistency, and sheer will. He’s never been the most efficient scorer, and he’s faced his fair share of criticism over the years.
But what can’t be denied is the volume of work he’s put in-and the results that have followed. Whether it’s triple-doubles, All-Star nods, or now climbing the scoring charts, Westbrook’s career has been defined by sustained production at a high level.
How much higher can he go? That depends on how long he keeps suiting up. But if history is any guide, betting against Russell Westbrook continuing to defy expectations is usually a losing proposition.
With this three, Russell Westbrook has SURPASSED Hakeem Olajuwon for 14th on the NBA all-time scoring list 🔥
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 5, 2026
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