Arnie Johnson vs. Walker Kessler Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Walker Kessler and Arnie Johnson that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2025-26
Arnie Johnson: 1948-49 to 1952-53
Walker Kessler: 2022-23 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Arnie Johnson 1 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Seasons Arnie Johnson 5 Walker Kessler 3

Playoffs Played Arnie Johnson 5 Walker Kessler 0

All-Star Games Arnie Johnson 0 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Arnie Johnson 8.7 Walker Kessler 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Arnie Johnson 6.2 * Walker Kessler 9.2

Assists Per Game Arnie Johnson 2.2 Walker Kessler 1.2

Steals Per Game Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Walker Kessler 0.5

Blocks Per Game Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Walker Kessler 2.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Arnie Johnson 2,888 Walker Kessler 1,838

Total Rebounds Arnie Johnson 1,272 * Walker Kessler 1,808

Total Assists Arnie Johnson 731 Walker Kessler 226

Total Steals Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Walker Kessler 92

Total Blocks Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Walker Kessler 465

Total Games Arnie Johnson 332 Walker Kessler 196

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Arnie Johnson .418 Walker Kessler .680

3-Point Percentage Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Walker Kessler .196

Free Throw Percentage Arnie Johnson .731 Walker Kessler .537

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Arnie Johnson 10.0 (1952) Walker Kessler 11.1 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Arnie Johnson 6.6 (1951) * Walker Kessler 12.2 (2025)

Assists Per Game Arnie Johnson 2.8 (1952) Walker Kessler 1.7 (2025)

Steals Per Game Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Walker Kessler 0.6 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Walker Kessler 2.4 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Arnie Johnson 9.6 Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Arnie Johnson 7.6 * Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Arnie Johnson 2.8 Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Totals Stats

Total Points Arnie Johnson 278 Walker Kessler -

Total Rebounds Arnie Johnson 175 * Walker Kessler -

Total Assists Arnie Johnson 82 Walker Kessler -

Total Steals Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Total Blocks Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Total Games Arnie Johnson 29 Walker Kessler 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Arnie Johnson .383 Walker Kessler -

3-Point Percentage Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Free Throw Percentage Arnie Johnson .752 Walker Kessler -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Arnie Johnson 11.2 (1951) Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Arnie Johnson 9.0 (1951) * Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Arnie Johnson 4.0 (1952) Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Arnie Johnson - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Notes: * Rebounds started to be recorded in 1950-51. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.