Russell Westbrook Joins 27,000 Club With Kings

Russell Westbrook scored his 27,000th career point against the Pelicans, becoming the 14th player to reach that milestone and sitting just behind Elvin Hayes on the all-time list. He is seventh all-time in assists and one of only three players inside the top 15 in both points and assists. Still the modern era leader in triple-doubles as Nikola Jokić closes ground, Westbrook signed with Sacramento this fall and is averaging 15.3 points, 6.7 assists and 5.8 rebounds while the Kings sit 12-42. Merlin sees a career defined by durability and nightly flashes. Milestones like 27,000 underline longevity more than team destiny. On a struggling Kings roster, Westbrook’s veteran scoring steadies games but cannot rescue a season alone. Expect him to chase Hayes up the leaderboard while the Jokic triple-double chase adds another chapter.