Artis Gilmore vs. Walker Kessler Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Walker Kessler and Artis Gilmore 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

Artis Gilmore

vs.

Walker Kessler

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Artis Gilmore: 1976-77 to 1987-88
Walker Kessler: 2022-23 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Artis Gilmore 0 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Seasons Artis Gilmore 12 Walker Kessler 2

Playoffs Played Artis Gilmore 6 Walker Kessler 0

All-Star Games Artis Gilmore 6 Walker Kessler 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Artis Gilmore 1 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 17.1 Walker Kessler 8.7

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 10.1 Walker Kessler 8.0

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.0 Walker Kessler 0.9

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.5 Walker Kessler 0.4

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.9 Walker Kessler 2.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Artis Gilmore 15,579 Walker Kessler 1,197

Total Rebounds Artis Gilmore 9,161 Walker Kessler 1,101

Total Assists Artis Gilmore 1,777 Walker Kessler 129

Total Steals Artis Gilmore 470 Walker Kessler 56

Total Blocks Artis Gilmore 1,747 Walker Kessler 327

Total Games Artis Gilmore 909 Walker Kessler 138

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Artis Gilmore .599 Walker Kessler .690

3-Point Percentage Artis Gilmore .077 * Walker Kessler .227

Free Throw Percentage Artis Gilmore .713 Walker Kessler .548

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 23.7 (1979) Walker Kessler 9.2 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 13.1 (1978) Walker Kessler 8.4 (2023)

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 3.3 (1979) Walker Kessler 0.9 (2024)

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.6 (1979) Walker Kessler 0.5 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.7 (1982) Walker Kessler 2.4 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 11.7 Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 8.0 Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.1 Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 0.6 Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 1.7 Walker Kessler -

Totals Stats

Total Points Artis Gilmore 492 Walker Kessler -

Total Rebounds Artis Gilmore 336 Walker Kessler -

Total Assists Artis Gilmore 47 Walker Kessler -

Total Steals Artis Gilmore 27 Walker Kessler -

Total Blocks Artis Gilmore 71 Walker Kessler -

Total Games Artis Gilmore 42 Walker Kessler 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Artis Gilmore .566 Walker Kessler -

3-Point Percentage Artis Gilmore - * Walker Kessler -

Free Throw Percentage Artis Gilmore .680 Walker Kessler -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Artis Gilmore 18.7 (1977) Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Artis Gilmore 13.0 (1977) Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.0 (1981) Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Artis Gilmore 2.3 (1986) Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Artis Gilmore 3.1 (1983) Walker Kessler -

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.