Lionel Hollins vs. Walker Kessler Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Walker Kessler and Lionel Hollins 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
Lionel Hollins: 1975-76 to 1984-85
Walker Kessler: 2022-23 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Lionel Hollins 1 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Seasons Lionel Hollins 10 Walker Kessler 3

Playoffs Played Lionel Hollins 8 Walker Kessler 0

All-Star Games Lionel Hollins 1 Walker Kessler 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive 1st Team Lionel Hollins 1 Walker Kessler 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Lionel Hollins 2 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lionel Hollins 11.6 Walker Kessler 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Lionel Hollins 2.4 Walker Kessler 9.2

Assists Per Game Lionel Hollins 4.5 Walker Kessler 1.2

Steals Per Game Lionel Hollins 1.6 Walker Kessler 0.5

Blocks Per Game Lionel Hollins 0.3 Walker Kessler 2.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Lionel Hollins 7,809 Walker Kessler 1,838

Total Rebounds Lionel Hollins 1,601 Walker Kessler 1,808

Total Assists Lionel Hollins 3,006 Walker Kessler 226

Total Steals Lionel Hollins 1,053 Walker Kessler 92

Total Blocks Lionel Hollins 192 Walker Kessler 465

Total Games Lionel Hollins 673 Walker Kessler 196

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lionel Hollins .444 Walker Kessler .680

3-Point Percentage Lionel Hollins .149 * Walker Kessler .196

Free Throw Percentage Lionel Hollins .741 Walker Kessler .537

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lionel Hollins 15.9 (1978) Walker Kessler 11.1 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Lionel Hollins 3.4 (1978) Walker Kessler 12.2 (2025)

Assists Per Game Lionel Hollins 6.7 (1983) Walker Kessler 1.7 (2025)

Steals Per Game Lionel Hollins 2.2 (1977) Walker Kessler 0.6 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Lionel Hollins 0.5 (1977) Walker Kessler 2.4 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Lionel Hollins 11.8 Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Lionel Hollins 2.7 Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Lionel Hollins 4.5 Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Lionel Hollins 1.5 Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Lionel Hollins 0.1 Walker Kessler -

Totals Stats

Total Points Lionel Hollins 911 Walker Kessler -

Total Rebounds Lionel Hollins 207 Walker Kessler -

Total Assists Lionel Hollins 344 Walker Kessler -

Total Steals Lionel Hollins 114 Walker Kessler -

Total Blocks Lionel Hollins 11 Walker Kessler -

Total Games Lionel Hollins 77 Walker Kessler 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Lionel Hollins .411 Walker Kessler -

3-Point Percentage Lionel Hollins .000 * Walker Kessler -

Free Throw Percentage Lionel Hollins .733 Walker Kessler -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Lionel Hollins 17.3 (1977) Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Lionel Hollins 4.8 (1978) Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Lionel Hollins 6.3 (1980) Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Lionel Hollins 2.5 (1977) Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Lionel Hollins 0.5 (1984) Walker Kessler -

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