Ernie Grunfeld vs. Walker Kessler Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Walker Kessler and Ernie Grunfeld 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
Ernie Grunfeld: 1977-78 to 1985-86
Walker Kessler: 2022-23 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Ernie Grunfeld 0 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Seasons Ernie Grunfeld 9 Walker Kessler 3

Playoffs Played Ernie Grunfeld 5 Walker Kessler 0

All-Star Games Ernie Grunfeld 0 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Ernie Grunfeld 7.4 Walker Kessler 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Ernie Grunfeld 2.6 Walker Kessler 9.2

Assists Per Game Ernie Grunfeld 2.0 Walker Kessler 1.2

Steals Per Game Ernie Grunfeld 0.7 Walker Kessler 0.5

Blocks Per Game Ernie Grunfeld 0.2 Walker Kessler 2.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Ernie Grunfeld 5,124 Walker Kessler 1,838

Total Rebounds Ernie Grunfeld 1,815 Walker Kessler 1,808

Total Assists Ernie Grunfeld 1,419 Walker Kessler 226

Total Steals Ernie Grunfeld 472 Walker Kessler 92

Total Blocks Ernie Grunfeld 134 Walker Kessler 465

Total Games Ernie Grunfeld 693 Walker Kessler 196

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Ernie Grunfeld .477 Walker Kessler .680

3-Point Percentage Ernie Grunfeld .337 * Walker Kessler .196

Free Throw Percentage Ernie Grunfeld .770 Walker Kessler .537

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Ernie Grunfeld 12.7 (1982) Walker Kessler 11.1 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Ernie Grunfeld 4.4 (1979) Walker Kessler 12.2 (2025)

Assists Per Game Ernie Grunfeld 3.4 (1982) Walker Kessler 1.7 (2025)

Steals Per Game Ernie Grunfeld 0.9 (1982) Walker Kessler 0.6 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Ernie Grunfeld 0.5 (1982) Walker Kessler 2.4 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Ernie Grunfeld 8.9 Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Ernie Grunfeld 2.2 Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Ernie Grunfeld 2.9 Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Ernie Grunfeld 1.0 Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Ernie Grunfeld 0.3 Walker Kessler -

Totals Stats

Total Points Ernie Grunfeld 375 Walker Kessler -

Total Rebounds Ernie Grunfeld 92 Walker Kessler -

Total Assists Ernie Grunfeld 121 Walker Kessler -

Total Steals Ernie Grunfeld 43 Walker Kessler -

Total Blocks Ernie Grunfeld 12 Walker Kessler -

Total Games Ernie Grunfeld 42 Walker Kessler 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Ernie Grunfeld .488 Walker Kessler -

3-Point Percentage Ernie Grunfeld .500 * Walker Kessler -

Free Throw Percentage Ernie Grunfeld .827 Walker Kessler -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Ernie Grunfeld 16.8 (1981) Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Ernie Grunfeld 4.2 (1981) Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Ernie Grunfeld 5.9 (1981) Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Ernie Grunfeld 2.0 (1981) Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Ernie Grunfeld 0.6 (1981) Walker Kessler -

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