Buddy Hield vs. Walker Kessler Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Walker Kessler and Buddy Hield 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
Buddy Hield: 2016-17 to 2024-25
Walker Kessler: 2022-23 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Buddy Hield 0 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Seasons Buddy Hield 9 Walker Kessler 3

Playoffs Played Buddy Hield 2 Walker Kessler 0

All-Star Games Buddy Hield 0 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 15.0 Walker Kessler 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 4.1 Walker Kessler 9.2

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 2.5 Walker Kessler 1.2

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 0.9 Walker Kessler 0.5

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.3 Walker Kessler 2.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Buddy Hield 10,732 Walker Kessler 1,838

Total Rebounds Buddy Hield 2,936 Walker Kessler 1,808

Total Assists Buddy Hield 1,775 Walker Kessler 226

Total Steals Buddy Hield 614 Walker Kessler 92

Total Blocks Buddy Hield 227 Walker Kessler 465

Total Games Buddy Hield 714 Walker Kessler 196

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Buddy Hield .433 Walker Kessler .680

3-Point Percentage Buddy Hield .397 Walker Kessler .196

Free Throw Percentage Buddy Hield .858 Walker Kessler .537

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 20.7 (2019) Walker Kessler 11.1 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 5.0 (2019) Walker Kessler 12.2 (2025)

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 3.6 (2021) Walker Kessler 1.7 (2025)

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 1.2 (2023) Walker Kessler 0.6 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.5 (2024) Walker Kessler 2.4 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 10.8 Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 2.9 Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 1.4 Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 0.9 Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.4 Walker Kessler -

Totals Stats

Total Points Buddy Hield 172 Walker Kessler -

Total Rebounds Buddy Hield 47 Walker Kessler -

Total Assists Buddy Hield 23 Walker Kessler -

Total Steals Buddy Hield 14 Walker Kessler -

Total Blocks Buddy Hield 6 Walker Kessler -

Total Games Buddy Hield 16 Walker Kessler 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Buddy Hield .415 Walker Kessler -

3-Point Percentage Buddy Hield .433 Walker Kessler -

Free Throw Percentage Buddy Hield .938 Walker Kessler -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Buddy Hield 12.5 (2025) Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Buddy Hield 3.5 (2025) Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Buddy Hield 1.8 (2025) Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Buddy Hield 1.2 (2025) Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Buddy Hield 0.4 (2025) Walker Kessler -