Russell Westbrook

Veteran Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook has passed Isiah Thomas for 9th place on the NBA's career assist list. Now playing for his fifth ...

He now sits behind fellow triple-double machine Oscar Robertson, who amassed 9,887 assists in 14 seasons with the Cincinnati Royals and the Bucks. Westbrook now sits behind fellow triple-double machine Oscar Robertson. Now playing for his fifth team in 15 NBA seasons, Westbrook moved past the Pistons legend with his third assist in Saturday's matinee against the Knicks, feeding Paul George underneath for a dunk midway through the third quarter.

On Saturday afternoon, the Los Angeles Clippers hosted the New York Knicks in California. The Clippers won 106-95, and Kawhi Leonard led the way with 38 ...

In just his second season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Josh Giddey is already on track to set a new franchise record.

Russell Westbrook made history during the third quarter of Saturday's game between the LA Clippers and New York Knicks. Isiah Thomas did...

All that is a part of the game in will come, most important part is we string together some wins and creating a collective rhythm, which is our most important.” LA currently trails in the season-series, 2-1, and the Clippers hold a one-game lead in the standings. “I think just as a point guard like myself and the different conversations that I’ve had to overcome over my career to be in the assists side of is a special thing.” The Clippers were able to win their third consecutive game following a five-game losing streak coming out of the All-Star break. He’s in conversations with the best to ever do it. Westbrook dished his third assist of the night, and number 9,062 of his career, passing Hall-of-Famer [Isiah Thomas](/tag/isiah-thomas) for ninth on the NBA’s All-Time Assists list.

Marc J. Spears: With his 9062nd career assist, Clippers say Russell Westbrook passes Isiah Thomas for sole possession of ninth place on the NBA's all-time ...

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Despite the heavy criticism that he received during his time with the Lakers, the former MVP has quietly climbed the NBA's all-time assists list.

Consider for a moment, that Westbrook’s time with the Lakers was frustrating at best for the team, the fans and of course he himself. Indeed, the 34-year-old’s role was largely that of a bench warmer and where his time with the Clippers so far is concerned, it hasn’t been good. 3, held by [LeBron James](https://www.nba.com/player/2544/lebron-james) and [Chris Paul](https://www.nba.com/player/101108/chris-paul) respectively, are certain to increase in distance as both are still active players. [Russell Westbrook’s dish to Paul George](https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1634684567813517314) which the latter easily scored, had real significance. Now with a new lease on life just across town, it will be interesting to see just how far the Clippers’ newest addition can take things. 5 spot is held by former Suns star and eight-time NBA All-Star, [Steve Nash.](https://www.nba.com/stats/player/959/career) Given age and projected minutes, it’s highly unlikely that Westbrook can make it past No.