Mel Daniels vs. Walker Kessler Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Walker Kessler and Mel Daniels 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 Daniels: 1976-77 to 1976-77
Walker Kessler: 2022-23 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Mel Daniels 0 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Seasons Mel Daniels 1 Walker Kessler 4

Playoffs Played Mel Daniels 0 Walker Kessler 0

All-Star Games Mel Daniels 0 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Daniels 3.5 Walker Kessler 9.5

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels 3.1 Walker Kessler 9.3

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels 0.5 Walker Kessler 1.2

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels 0.3 Walker Kessler 0.5

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels 1.0 Walker Kessler 2.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Daniels 39 Walker Kessler 1,910

Total Rebounds Mel Daniels 34 Walker Kessler 1,862

Total Assists Mel Daniels 6 Walker Kessler 241

Total Steals Mel Daniels 3 Walker Kessler 99

Total Blocks Mel Daniels 11 Walker Kessler 474

Total Games Mel Daniels 11 Walker Kessler 201

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Daniels .371 Walker Kessler .681

3-Point Percentage Mel Daniels - n/a ** Walker Kessler .266

Free Throw Percentage Mel Daniels .565 Walker Kessler .545

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Daniels 3.5 (1977) Walker Kessler 14.4 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels 3.1 (1977) Walker Kessler 12.2 (2025)

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels 0.5 (1977) Walker Kessler 3.0 (2026)

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels 0.3 (1977) Walker Kessler 1.4 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels 1.0 (1977) Walker Kessler 2.4 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Daniels - Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels - Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels - Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels - Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels - Walker Kessler -

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Daniels - Walker Kessler -

Total Rebounds Mel Daniels - Walker Kessler -

Total Assists Mel Daniels - Walker Kessler -

Total Steals Mel Daniels - Walker Kessler -

Total Blocks Mel Daniels - Walker Kessler -

Total Games Mel Daniels 0 Walker Kessler 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Daniels - Walker Kessler -

3-Point Percentage Mel Daniels - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Free Throw Percentage Mel Daniels - Walker Kessler -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Daniels - Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels - Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels - Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels - Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels - Walker Kessler -

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.