Julius Erving vs. Walker Kessler Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Walker Kessler and Julius Erving 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

Julius Erving

vs.

Walker Kessler

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Julius Erving: 1976-77 to 1986-87
Walker Kessler: 2022-23 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Julius Erving 1 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Seasons Julius Erving 11 Walker Kessler 2

Playoffs Played Julius Erving 11 Walker Kessler 0

All-Star Games Julius Erving 11 Walker Kessler 0

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Julius Erving 1 Walker Kessler 0

All-NBA First Team Julius Erving 5 Walker Kessler 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Julius Erving 7 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Julius Erving 22.0 Walker Kessler 8.7

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 6.7 Walker Kessler 8.0

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 3.9 Walker Kessler 0.9

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 1.8 Walker Kessler 0.4

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.5 Walker Kessler 2.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Julius Erving 18,364 Walker Kessler 1,197

Total Rebounds Julius Erving 5,601 Walker Kessler 1,101

Total Assists Julius Erving 3,224 Walker Kessler 129

Total Steals Julius Erving 1,508 Walker Kessler 56

Total Blocks Julius Erving 1,293 Walker Kessler 327

Total Games Julius Erving 836 Walker Kessler 138

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Julius Erving .507 Walker Kessler .690

3-Point Percentage Julius Erving .261 * Walker Kessler .227

Free Throw Percentage Julius Erving .777 Walker Kessler .548

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Julius Erving 26.9 (1980) Walker Kessler 9.2 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 8.5 (1977) Walker Kessler 8.4 (2023)

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 4.6 (1979) Walker Kessler 0.9 (2024)

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 2.2 (1980) Walker Kessler 0.5 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.8 (1983) Walker Kessler 2.4 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Julius Erving 21.9 Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 7.0 Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 4.2 Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 1.7 Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 1.7 Walker Kessler -

Totals Stats

Total Points Julius Erving 3,088 Walker Kessler -

Total Rebounds Julius Erving 994 Walker Kessler -

Total Assists Julius Erving 594 Walker Kessler -

Total Steals Julius Erving 235 Walker Kessler -

Total Blocks Julius Erving 239 Walker Kessler -

Total Games Julius Erving 141 Walker Kessler 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Julius Erving .486 Walker Kessler -

3-Point Percentage Julius Erving .194 * Walker Kessler -

Free Throw Percentage Julius Erving .779 Walker Kessler -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Julius Erving 27.3 (1977) Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Julius Erving 9.7 (1978) Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Julius Erving 5.9 (1979) Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Julius Erving 2.2 (1977) Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Julius Erving 2.6 (1981) Walker Kessler -

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