Russell Westbrook's explosive offense dethrones James Harden as this season's reigning NBA MVP!
Russell Westbrook passed Mark Jackson and Steve Nash on the NBA's all-time assist list, moving him into the top five.
SACRAMENTO, CA ā When you think of the greatest point guards to ever play in the NBA, one name you have to mention when it's all said and done is Russell Westbrook. The former MVP and future Hall of Famer has added to his extensive resume with his most recent history-making feat. Westbrook has surpassed two legendary point guards on the NBA's all-time assist list, Steve Nash and Mark Jackson, and now sits alone at No.
5 with 10,336 assists. He passed those greats during the Sacramento Kings game against the San Antonio Spurs on March 17. He moved Nash and Jackson down to No.
6 and 7, respectively. Most assists in NBA history: John Stockton - 15,806 Chris Paul -12,552 Jason Kidd - 12,091 LeBron James - 11,909 Russell Westbrook - 10,336 Westbrook has passed Steve Nash and Mark Jackson to enter the all-time top five. pic.
twitter. com/GMlvrElRiJ ā Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) March 18, 2026 Westbrook made history after dishing a pass inside to Kings rookie center Maxime Raynaud, who made a 6-foot push shot with 5:00 remaining in the second quarter. Going into the contest, Westbrook needed two assists to pass Jackson and three assists to pass Nash.