Westbrook Now Top-Scoring Point Guard Ever
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Russell Westbrook has broken a major NBA record. He is now the highest-scoring point guard in league history.
The achievement came during his Sacramento Kings' game against the Phoenix Suns. Westbrook passed the previous record held by Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson.
Westbrook reached the milestone with his signature aggressive style of play. He drives to the basket for points more than most traditional point guards, who typically focus on passing.
The record covers total points scored across a player's entire regular-season career. It solidifies Westbrook's place among the game's all-time greats at his position.
His historic moment was bittersweet, as the Kings lost the game to the Suns.