Caldwell Jones vs. Walker Kessler Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Walker Kessler and Caldwell Jones 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
Caldwell Jones: 1976-77 to 1989-90
Walker Kessler: 2022-23 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Caldwell Jones 0 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Seasons Caldwell Jones 14 Walker Kessler 4

Playoffs Played Caldwell Jones 12 Walker Kessler 0

All-Star Games Caldwell Jones 0 Walker Kessler 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Caldwell Jones 2 Walker Kessler 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Caldwell Jones 2 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Caldwell Jones 6.2 Walker Kessler 9.5

Rebounds Per Game Caldwell Jones 7.2 Walker Kessler 9.3

Assists Per Game Caldwell Jones 1.3 Walker Kessler 1.2

Steals Per Game Caldwell Jones 0.4 Walker Kessler 0.5

Blocks Per Game Caldwell Jones 1.4 Walker Kessler 2.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Caldwell Jones 6,589 Walker Kessler 1,910

Total Rebounds Caldwell Jones 7,663 Walker Kessler 1,862

Total Assists Caldwell Jones 1,347 Walker Kessler 241

Total Steals Caldwell Jones 480 Walker Kessler 99

Total Blocks Caldwell Jones 1,517 Walker Kessler 474

Total Games Caldwell Jones 1,068 Walker Kessler 201

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Caldwell Jones .473 Walker Kessler .681

3-Point Percentage Caldwell Jones .065 * Walker Kessler .266

Free Throw Percentage Caldwell Jones .753 Walker Kessler .545

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Caldwell Jones 9.9 (1984) Walker Kessler 14.4 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Caldwell Jones 11.9 (1980) Walker Kessler 12.2 (2025)

Assists Per Game Caldwell Jones 2.1 (1980) Walker Kessler 3.0 (2026)

Steals Per Game Caldwell Jones 0.7 (1981) Walker Kessler 1.4 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Caldwell Jones 2.4 (1977) Walker Kessler 2.4 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Caldwell Jones 6.8 Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Caldwell Jones 8.4 Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Caldwell Jones 1.2 Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Caldwell Jones 0.4 Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Caldwell Jones 1.9 Walker Kessler -

Totals Stats

Total Points Caldwell Jones 814 Walker Kessler -

Total Rebounds Caldwell Jones 999 Walker Kessler -

Total Assists Caldwell Jones 147 Walker Kessler -

Total Steals Caldwell Jones 51 Walker Kessler -

Total Blocks Caldwell Jones 223 Walker Kessler -

Total Games Caldwell Jones 119 Walker Kessler 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Caldwell Jones .484 Walker Kessler -

3-Point Percentage Caldwell Jones .000 * Walker Kessler -

Free Throw Percentage Caldwell Jones .759 Walker Kessler -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Caldwell Jones 12.7 (1979) Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Caldwell Jones 13.4 (1979) Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Caldwell Jones 2.3 (1979) Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Caldwell Jones 0.7 (1980) Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Caldwell Jones 3.0 (1978) Walker Kessler -

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