Joe Holland vs. Walker Kessler Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Walker Kessler and Joe Holland 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
Joe Holland: 1949-50 to 1951-52
Walker Kessler: 2022-23 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Joe Holland 0 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Seasons Joe Holland 3 Walker Kessler 3

Playoffs Played Joe Holland 3 Walker Kessler 0

All-Star Games Joe Holland 0 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Joe Holland 5.8 Walker Kessler 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Joe Holland 4.2 * Walker Kessler 9.2

Assists Per Game Joe Holland 1.8 Walker Kessler 1.2

Steals Per Game Joe Holland - n/a ** Walker Kessler 0.5

Blocks Per Game Joe Holland - n/a ** Walker Kessler 2.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Joe Holland 1,084 Walker Kessler 1,838

Total Rebounds Joe Holland 510 * Walker Kessler 1,808

Total Assists Joe Holland 327 Walker Kessler 226

Total Steals Joe Holland - n/a ** Walker Kessler 92

Total Blocks Joe Holland - n/a ** Walker Kessler 465

Total Games Joe Holland 186 Walker Kessler 196

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Joe Holland .331 Walker Kessler .680

3-Point Percentage Joe Holland - n/a ** Walker Kessler .196

Free Throw Percentage Joe Holland .621 Walker Kessler .537

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Joe Holland 7.0 (1951) Walker Kessler 11.1 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Joe Holland 5.1 (1951) * Walker Kessler 12.2 (2025)

Assists Per Game Joe Holland 2.2 (1951) Walker Kessler 1.7 (2025)

Steals Per Game Joe Holland - n/a ** Walker Kessler 0.6 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Joe Holland - n/a ** Walker Kessler 2.4 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Joe Holland 8.3 Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Joe Holland 3.0 * Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Joe Holland 2.6 Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Joe Holland - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Joe Holland - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Totals Stats

Total Points Joe Holland 83 Walker Kessler -

Total Rebounds Joe Holland 12 * Walker Kessler -

Total Assists Joe Holland 26 Walker Kessler -

Total Steals Joe Holland - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Total Blocks Joe Holland - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Total Games Joe Holland 10 Walker Kessler 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Joe Holland .392 Walker Kessler -

3-Point Percentage Joe Holland - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Free Throw Percentage Joe Holland .368 Walker Kessler -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Joe Holland 11.7 (1951) Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Joe Holland 4.0 (1951) * Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Joe Holland 3.7 (1951) Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Joe Holland - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Joe Holland - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Notes: * Rebounds started to be recorded in 1950-51. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. ** 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.