Chet Holmgren vs. Ben Kelso Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ben Kelso and Chet Holmgren 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
Chet Holmgren: 2023-24 to 2024-25
Ben Kelso: 1973-74 to 1973-74

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Chet Holmgren 1 Ben Kelso 0

NBA Seasons Chet Holmgren 2 Ben Kelso 1

Playoffs Played Chet Holmgren 2 Ben Kelso 1

All-Star Games Chet Holmgren 0 Ben Kelso 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Chet Holmgren 16.1 Ben Kelso 1.8

Rebounds Per Game Chet Holmgren 7.9 Ben Kelso 0.7

Assists Per Game Chet Holmgren 2.3 Ben Kelso 0.4

Steals Per Game Chet Holmgren 0.7 Ben Kelso 0.3

Blocks Per Game Chet Holmgren 2.3 Ben Kelso 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Chet Holmgren 1,836 Ben Kelso 85

Total Rebounds Chet Holmgren 905 Ben Kelso 31

Total Assists Chet Holmgren 263 Ben Kelso 18

Total Steals Chet Holmgren 76 Ben Kelso 12

Total Blocks Chet Holmgren 261 Ben Kelso 1

Total Games Chet Holmgren 114 Ben Kelso 46

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Chet Holmgren .519 Ben Kelso .365

3-Point Percentage Chet Holmgren .372 Ben Kelso - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Chet Holmgren .780 Ben Kelso .682

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Chet Holmgren 16.5 (2024) Ben Kelso 1.8 (1974)

Rebounds Per Game Chet Holmgren 8.0 (2025) Ben Kelso 0.7 (1974)

Assists Per Game Chet Holmgren 2.4 (2024) Ben Kelso 0.4 (1974)

Steals Per Game Chet Holmgren 0.7 (2025) Ben Kelso 0.3 (1974)

Blocks Per Game Chet Holmgren 2.3 (2024) Ben Kelso 0.0 (1974)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Chet Holmgren 15.3 Ben Kelso 0.0

Rebounds Per Game Chet Holmgren 8.2 Ben Kelso 1.0

Assists Per Game Chet Holmgren 1.3 Ben Kelso 1.0

Steals Per Game Chet Holmgren 0.7 Ben Kelso 0.0

Blocks Per Game Chet Holmgren 2.1 Ben Kelso 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Chet Holmgren 505 Ben Kelso 0

Total Rebounds Chet Holmgren 271 Ben Kelso 1

Total Assists Chet Holmgren 43 Ben Kelso 1

Total Steals Chet Holmgren 24 Ben Kelso 0

Total Blocks Chet Holmgren 68 Ben Kelso 0

Total Games Chet Holmgren 33 Ben Kelso 1

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Chet Holmgren .473 Ben Kelso .000

3-Point Percentage Chet Holmgren .284 Ben Kelso - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Chet Holmgren .777 Ben Kelso -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Chet Holmgren 15.6 (2024) Ben Kelso 0.0 (1974)

Rebounds Per Game Chet Holmgren 8.7 (2025) Ben Kelso 1.0 (1974)

Assists Per Game Chet Holmgren 2.1 (2024) Ben Kelso 1.0 (1974)

Steals Per Game Chet Holmgren 0.7 (2025) Ben Kelso 0.0 (1974)

Blocks Per Game Chet Holmgren 2.5 (2024) Ben Kelso 0.0 (1974)

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.