SACRAMENTO, CA — 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

— 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.

The Spurs led the Kings 78-47 at halftime. San Antonio has the second-best record in the league at 50-18, whereas Sacramento is 18-51.

Westbrook has averaged 15.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 6.6 assists on 42.8% field goal shooting during the 2025-26 NBA regular-season. He's shooting 34% from 3-point distance, the best of his career since his MVP season in 2017.

Throughout the season, his 18th, Westbrook has continued to climb multiple all-time lists.

He eclipsed the 27,000-point scoring mark against the New Orleans Pelicans on Feb. 9. He became the NBA's all-time leader in points for a point guard. He's surpassed Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant on the all-time steals list, as well.

For his career, Westbrook has posted total numbers that include 27,160 points, 10,336 assists, 9,021 rebounds and 2,037 steals.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Russell Westbrook enters top five on NBA all-time assist list