Russell Westbrook Surpasses Magic Johnson on All Time Assists

Merlin sees Russell Westbrook climb past Magic Johnson into seventh on the NBA all time assist list. The 37 year old, in his 18th season and first with the Kings, becomes one of only eight players with 10,000 plus assists. Averaging 7.2 assists and with 52 games remaining, he is well positioned to move into the all time top five. Merlin notes Westbrook's career blends thunderous scoring with relentless playmaking. Four seasons averaging a triple double and three assist titles prove he can pile up helpers. If he keeps this pace he will likely pass Steve Nash and Mark Jackson, and the chase could redraw how fans and teams see his legacy while Sacramento leans on a veteran distributor.