Brendan Haywood vs. Walker Kessler Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Walker Kessler and Brendan Haywood 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
Brendan Haywood: 2001-02 to 2014-15
Walker Kessler: 2022-23 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Brendan Haywood 1 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Seasons Brendan Haywood 13 Walker Kessler 3

Playoffs Played Brendan Haywood 8 Walker Kessler 0

All-Star Games Brendan Haywood 0 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Brendan Haywood 6.8 Walker Kessler 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Brendan Haywood 6.0 Walker Kessler 9.2

Assists Per Game Brendan Haywood 0.5 Walker Kessler 1.2

Steals Per Game Brendan Haywood 0.4 Walker Kessler 0.5

Blocks Per Game Brendan Haywood 1.4 Walker Kessler 2.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Brendan Haywood 5,538 Walker Kessler 1,838

Total Rebounds Brendan Haywood 4,875 Walker Kessler 1,808

Total Assists Brendan Haywood 442 Walker Kessler 226

Total Steals Brendan Haywood 320 Walker Kessler 92

Total Blocks Brendan Haywood 1,109 Walker Kessler 465

Total Games Brendan Haywood 816 Walker Kessler 196

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Brendan Haywood .528 Walker Kessler .680

3-Point Percentage Brendan Haywood .000 Walker Kessler .196

Free Throw Percentage Brendan Haywood .587 Walker Kessler .537

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Brendan Haywood 10.6 (2008) Walker Kessler 11.1 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Brendan Haywood 9.3 (2010) Walker Kessler 12.2 (2025)

Assists Per Game Brendan Haywood 1.3 (2009) Walker Kessler 1.7 (2025)

Steals Per Game Brendan Haywood 0.8 (2005) Walker Kessler 0.6 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Brendan Haywood 2.5 (2009) Walker Kessler 2.4 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Brendan Haywood 6.3 Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Brendan Haywood 4.9 Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Brendan Haywood 0.5 Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Brendan Haywood 0.6 Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Brendan Haywood 1.3 Walker Kessler -

Totals Stats

Total Points Brendan Haywood 339 Walker Kessler -

Total Rebounds Brendan Haywood 263 Walker Kessler -

Total Assists Brendan Haywood 29 Walker Kessler -

Total Steals Brendan Haywood 31 Walker Kessler -

Total Blocks Brendan Haywood 70 Walker Kessler -

Total Games Brendan Haywood 54 Walker Kessler 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Brendan Haywood .561 Walker Kessler -

3-Point Percentage Brendan Haywood - Walker Kessler -

Free Throw Percentage Brendan Haywood .598 Walker Kessler -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Brendan Haywood 12.0 (2008) Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Brendan Haywood 7.6 (2005) Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Brendan Haywood 1.0 (2005) Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Brendan Haywood 1.4 (2005) Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Brendan Haywood 2.0 (2005) Walker Kessler -