Dennis Johnson vs. Walker Kessler Comparison

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

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Dennis Johnson 3 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Seasons Dennis Johnson 14 Walker Kessler 4

Playoffs Played Dennis Johnson 13 Walker Kessler 0

All-Star Games Dennis Johnson 5 Walker Kessler 0

Honors and Awards

Finals MVP Dennis Johnson 1 Walker Kessler 0

All-NBA First Team Dennis Johnson 1 Walker Kessler 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 2 Walker Kessler 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Dennis Johnson 6 Walker Kessler 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Dennis Johnson 9 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 14.1 Walker Kessler 9.5

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 3.9 Walker Kessler 9.3

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.0 Walker Kessler 1.2

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.3 Walker Kessler 0.5

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Walker Kessler 2.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 15,535 Walker Kessler 1,910

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 4,249 Walker Kessler 1,862

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 5,499 Walker Kessler 241

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 1,477 Walker Kessler 99

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 675 Walker Kessler 474

Total Games Dennis Johnson 1,100 Walker Kessler 201

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .445 Walker Kessler .681

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .172 * Walker Kessler .266

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .797 Walker Kessler .545

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 19.5 (1982) Walker Kessler 14.4 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.1 (1982) Walker Kessler 12.2 (2025)

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.8 (1988) Walker Kessler 3.0 (2026)

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.8 (1980) Walker Kessler 1.4 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.2 (1979) Walker Kessler 2.4 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 17.3 Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 4.3 Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 5.6 Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.4 Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 0.6 Walker Kessler -

Totals Stats

Total Points Dennis Johnson 3,116 Walker Kessler -

Total Rebounds Dennis Johnson 781 Walker Kessler -

Total Assists Dennis Johnson 1,006 Walker Kessler -

Total Steals Dennis Johnson 247 Walker Kessler -

Total Blocks Dennis Johnson 113 Walker Kessler -

Total Games Dennis Johnson 180 Walker Kessler 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dennis Johnson .439 Walker Kessler -

3-Point Percentage Dennis Johnson .239 * Walker Kessler -

Free Throw Percentage Dennis Johnson .802 Walker Kessler -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dennis Johnson 22.3 (1982) Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Dennis Johnson 7.7 (1983) Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Dennis Johnson 8.9 (1987) Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Dennis Johnson 2.2 (1986) Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Dennis Johnson 1.5 (1979) Walker Kessler -

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