Russell Westbrook is one of the greatest players to have ever played in the NBA. A sureshot future Hall of Famer and 9x All-Star, in 17 years in the league, he has earned a reputation as a pretty skilled player. He is often known as Mr Triple Double.
Russell Westbrook holds multiple NBA records. They are primarily centered on triple-doubles. He has the most career triple-doubles with over 200. He also holds the record for most triple-doubles in a single season with 42 in the 2016-17 season. He also has the most consecutive games with a triple-double – 11 games.
Russell Westbrook overtook Oscar Robertson with 202 triple-doubles in 2025. He is also tied for the third most 6 seasons with the most leading triple-doubles. He is only behind Jason Kidd and Magic Johnson. Russ recently made more NBA history. He surpassed Magic Johnson for most assists and Allen Iverson for most steals in NBA history.
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Sacramento Kings star Russell Westbrook now has 10,142 assists 1 more than Magic Johnson. The others on the list of most assists in NBA history include –
- John Stockton – 15,806
- Chris Paul – 12,552
- Jason Kidd – 12.091
- LeBron James – 11,673
- Steve Nash – 10,335
- Mark Jackson – 10,334
- Russell Westbrook – 10,142
- Magic Johnson – 10,141
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Russell Westbrook also climbed up to 14 in the list of all-time leaders in total steals. Russ now has 2,000 steals. He surpassed Allen Iverson, who has 1,983 steals. Westbrook had 21 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists in the Kings’ win vs the Dallas Mavericks.
Fans React to Russell Westbrook Surpassing Both Magic Johnson and Allen Iverson
Fans were all love for Westbrook after Kings vs Mavs.
“Underrated PG, had consistent triple double seasons,” one fan commented.
“Top 5 pg,” one fan said.
“Top 5 pg of all time,” another claimed.
“The steal on Cooper Flagg did it for him, shout to Russ. Seems like he’s moving up every game lol,” one fan commented.
“Bruddy smashed 2 records in one night,” one fan mentioned.
“So happy for Brodie,” another fan said.
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