Elvin Hayes vs. Walker Kessler Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Walker Kessler and Elvin Hayes 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
Elvin Hayes: 1968-69 to 1983-84
Walker Kessler: 2022-23 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Elvin Hayes 1 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Seasons Elvin Hayes 16 Walker Kessler 3

Playoffs Played Elvin Hayes 10 Walker Kessler 0

All-Star Games Elvin Hayes 12 Walker Kessler 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Elvin Hayes 3 Walker Kessler 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Elvin Hayes 6 Walker Kessler 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Elvin Hayes 2 Walker Kessler 0

Scoring Leader Elvin Hayes 1 Walker Kessler 0

Rebounds Leader Elvin Hayes 2 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Elvin Hayes 21.0 Walker Kessler 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Elvin Hayes 12.5 Walker Kessler 9.2

Assists Per Game Elvin Hayes 1.8 Walker Kessler 1.2

Steals Per Game Elvin Hayes 1.0 * Walker Kessler 0.5

Blocks Per Game Elvin Hayes 2.0 * Walker Kessler 2.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Elvin Hayes 27,313 Walker Kessler 1,838

Total Rebounds Elvin Hayes 16,279 Walker Kessler 1,808

Total Assists Elvin Hayes 2,398 Walker Kessler 226

Total Steals Elvin Hayes 864 * Walker Kessler 92

Total Blocks Elvin Hayes 1,771 * Walker Kessler 465

Total Games Elvin Hayes 1,303 Walker Kessler 196

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Elvin Hayes .452 Walker Kessler .680

3-Point Percentage Elvin Hayes .147 * Walker Kessler .196

Free Throw Percentage Elvin Hayes .670 Walker Kessler .537

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Elvin Hayes 28.7 (1971) Walker Kessler 11.1 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Elvin Hayes 18.1 (1974) Walker Kessler 12.2 (2025)

Assists Per Game Elvin Hayes 3.3 (1972) Walker Kessler 1.7 (2025)

Steals Per Game Elvin Hayes 1.9 (1975) * Walker Kessler 0.6 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Elvin Hayes 3.0 (1974) * Walker Kessler 2.4 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Elvin Hayes 22.9 Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Elvin Hayes 13.0 Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Elvin Hayes 1.9 Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Elvin Hayes 1.1 * Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Elvin Hayes 2.6 * Walker Kessler -

Totals Stats

Total Points Elvin Hayes 2,194 Walker Kessler -

Total Rebounds Elvin Hayes 1,244 Walker Kessler -

Total Assists Elvin Hayes 185 Walker Kessler -

Total Steals Elvin Hayes 97 * Walker Kessler -

Total Blocks Elvin Hayes 222 * Walker Kessler -

Total Games Elvin Hayes 96 Walker Kessler 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Elvin Hayes .464 Walker Kessler -

3-Point Percentage Elvin Hayes - * Walker Kessler -

Free Throw Percentage Elvin Hayes .652 Walker Kessler -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Elvin Hayes 25.9 (1974) Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Elvin Hayes 15.9 (1974) Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Elvin Hayes 3.0 (1980) Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Elvin Hayes 1.5 (1975) * Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Elvin Hayes 4.0 (1976) * Walker Kessler -

Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.