Westbrook Makes History with 207th Triple-Double, Surpasses Jokic on a Minimum Contract — Team Reporter Salutes the 37-Year-Old Veteran

On December 9 (Beijing time), the Sacramento Kings suffered a 105–116 loss to the Indiana Pacers in a regular-season NBA matchup, leaving the Kings third from the bottom in the Western Conference. Despite the defeat, veteran Russell Westbrook once again delivered a triple-double performance. Playing on a non-guaranteed minimum contract worth $3.63 million, the 37-year-old guard reached the historic milestone of 207 career triple-doubles, continuing to give everything he has for Sacramento.

Westbrook was already in full control of the game after three quarters, shooting 6-for-10 from the field, 1-for-2 from beyond the arc, and 2-for-4 at the free-throw line, piling up 31 points, 11 rebounds, 12 assists, along with 2 steals and 1 block. His efficiency was outstanding, though his plus-minus stood at -3, a reflection of the Kings’ overall struggles. Even against a depleted Pacers squad from the Eastern Conference, Sacramento simply lacked the collective strength to keep pace.

Following the game, the Kings’ official account posted a congratulatory message honoring Russell Westbrook for reaching yet another career milestone.

Westbrook logged a grueling 40 minutes on the floor, finishing with 24 points, 14 assists, 13 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 block on 10-for-16 shooting, including 2-for-3 from three-point range. His field-goal percentage reached 62.5%, with a true shooting percentage of 67.6%. The loss was clearly not on his shoulders — for a 37-year-old veteran, this was a performance that spoke volumes about his professionalism, endurance, and competitive spirit.

With this game, Westbrook added several more records to his legendary résumé:
First, he extended his all-time record with 207 career triple-doubles, continuing to push the historical ceiling.
Second, he recorded his fourth triple-double of the season in just three quarters, trailing only Nikola Jokic and Josh Giddey.
Third, this marked his 135th career 20+ point triple-double, allowing him to surpass Jokic and claim the top spot in NBA history in that category.

The NBA officially released an updated all-time triple-double leaderboard to celebrate the moment, with Westbrook firmly in first place at 207, followed by Oscar Robertson with 181 and Nikola Jokic with 175. While this record may one day be challenged, for now, it unquestionably belongs to Westbrook.

A Kings beat reporter also shared Westbrook’s stat line with a heartfelt message, thanking the 37-year-old veteran for giving everything he has to help the Sacramento Kings compete.

This season, Westbrook is averaging 15 points, 7.9 rebounds, 7.9 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. At 37 years old, those numbers still place him above the level of the majority of NBA players — a powerful reminder that his fire, impact, and legacy are far from fading.