Mel Bennett vs. Walker Kessler Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Walker Kessler and Mel Bennett 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
Mel Bennett: 1976-77 to 1981-82
Walker Kessler: 2022-23 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Mel Bennett 0 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Seasons Mel Bennett 4 Walker Kessler 3

Playoffs Played Mel Bennett 0 Walker Kessler 0

All-Star Games Mel Bennett 0 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Bennett 3.9 Walker Kessler 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Mel Bennett 3.3 Walker Kessler 9.2

Assists Per Game Mel Bennett 0.8 Walker Kessler 1.2

Steals Per Game Mel Bennett 0.4 Walker Kessler 0.5

Blocks Per Game Mel Bennett 0.4 Walker Kessler 2.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Bennett 498 Walker Kessler 1,838

Total Rebounds Mel Bennett 426 Walker Kessler 1,808

Total Assists Mel Bennett 107 Walker Kessler 226

Total Steals Mel Bennett 52 Walker Kessler 92

Total Blocks Mel Bennett 51 Walker Kessler 465

Total Games Mel Bennett 129 Walker Kessler 196

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Bennett .346 Walker Kessler .680

3-Point Percentage Mel Bennett .000 * Walker Kessler .196

Free Throw Percentage Mel Bennett .608 Walker Kessler .537

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Bennett 4.7 (1977) Walker Kessler 11.1 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Mel Bennett 3.5 (1977) Walker Kessler 12.2 (2025)

Assists Per Game Mel Bennett 1.0 (1977) Walker Kessler 1.7 (2025)

Steals Per Game Mel Bennett 0.6 (1977) Walker Kessler 0.6 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Mel Bennett 0.5 (1977) Walker Kessler 2.4 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Bennett - Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Mel Bennett - Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Mel Bennett - Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Mel Bennett - Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Mel Bennett - Walker Kessler -

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Bennett - Walker Kessler -

Total Rebounds Mel Bennett - Walker Kessler -

Total Assists Mel Bennett - Walker Kessler -

Total Steals Mel Bennett - Walker Kessler -

Total Blocks Mel Bennett - Walker Kessler -

Total Games Mel Bennett 0 Walker Kessler 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Bennett - Walker Kessler -

3-Point Percentage Mel Bennett - * Walker Kessler -

Free Throw Percentage Mel Bennett - Walker Kessler -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Bennett - Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Mel Bennett - Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Mel Bennett - Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Mel Bennett - Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Mel Bennett - Walker Kessler -

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