Howie Jolliff vs. Walker Kessler Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Walker Kessler and Howie Jolliff 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
Howie Jolliff: 1960-61 to 1962-63
Walker Kessler: 2022-23 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Howie Jolliff 0 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Seasons Howie Jolliff 3 Walker Kessler 4

Playoffs Played Howie Jolliff 2 Walker Kessler 0

All-Star Games Howie Jolliff 0 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Howie Jolliff 2.8 Walker Kessler 9.5

Rebounds Per Game Howie Jolliff 4.2 Walker Kessler 9.2

Assists Per Game Howie Jolliff 0.8 Walker Kessler 1.2

Steals Per Game Howie Jolliff - n/a ** Walker Kessler 0.5

Blocks Per Game Howie Jolliff - n/a ** Walker Kessler 2.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Howie Jolliff 388 Walker Kessler 1,888

Total Rebounds Howie Jolliff 586 Walker Kessler 1,837

Total Assists Howie Jolliff 112 Walker Kessler 236

Total Steals Howie Jolliff - n/a ** Walker Kessler 97

Total Blocks Howie Jolliff - n/a ** Walker Kessler 473

Total Games Howie Jolliff 138 Walker Kessler 199

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Howie Jolliff .367 Walker Kessler .683

3-Point Percentage Howie Jolliff - n/a ** Walker Kessler .233

Free Throw Percentage Howie Jolliff .527 Walker Kessler .546

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Howie Jolliff 3.9 (1962) Walker Kessler 16.7 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Howie Jolliff 6.0 (1962) Walker Kessler 12.2 (2025)

Assists Per Game Howie Jolliff 1.2 (1962) Walker Kessler 3.3 (2026)

Steals Per Game Howie Jolliff - n/a ** Walker Kessler 1.7 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Howie Jolliff - n/a ** Walker Kessler 2.7 (2026)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Howie Jolliff 1.8 Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Howie Jolliff 4.1 Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Howie Jolliff 1.2 Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Howie Jolliff - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Howie Jolliff - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Totals Stats

Total Points Howie Jolliff 24 Walker Kessler -

Total Rebounds Howie Jolliff 53 Walker Kessler -

Total Assists Howie Jolliff 15 Walker Kessler -

Total Steals Howie Jolliff - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Total Blocks Howie Jolliff - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Total Games Howie Jolliff 13 Walker Kessler 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Howie Jolliff .364 Walker Kessler -

3-Point Percentage Howie Jolliff - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Free Throw Percentage Howie Jolliff 1.000 Walker Kessler -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Howie Jolliff 3.0 (1961) Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Howie Jolliff 6.3 (1961) Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Howie Jolliff 2.0 (1961) Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Howie Jolliff - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Howie Jolliff - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.