Paul Griffin vs. Walker Kessler Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Walker Kessler and Paul Griffin 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
Paul Griffin: 1976-77 to 1982-83
Walker Kessler: 2022-23 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Paul Griffin 0 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Seasons Paul Griffin 7 Walker Kessler 4

Playoffs Played Paul Griffin 2 Walker Kessler 0

All-Star Games Paul Griffin 0 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Paul Griffin 5.1 Walker Kessler 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Paul Griffin 5.5 Walker Kessler 9.2

Assists Per Game Paul Griffin 2.3 Walker Kessler 1.2

Steals Per Game Paul Griffin 0.8 Walker Kessler 0.5

Blocks Per Game Paul Griffin 0.5 Walker Kessler 2.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Paul Griffin 2,443 Walker Kessler 1,863

Total Rebounds Paul Griffin 2,650 Walker Kessler 1,826

Total Assists Paul Griffin 1,116 Walker Kessler 232

Total Steals Paul Griffin 403 Walker Kessler 97

Total Blocks Paul Griffin 248 Walker Kessler 469

Total Games Paul Griffin 480 Walker Kessler 198

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Paul Griffin .505 Walker Kessler .683

3-Point Percentage Paul Griffin - * Walker Kessler .224

Free Throw Percentage Paul Griffin .692 Walker Kessler .541

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Paul Griffin 6.3 (1980) Walker Kessler 12.5 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Paul Griffin 6.2 (1978) Walker Kessler 12.2 (2025)

Assists Per Game Paul Griffin 3.0 (1980) Walker Kessler 3.0 (2026)

Steals Per Game Paul Griffin 1.1 (1978) Walker Kessler 2.5 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Paul Griffin 0.6 (1980) Walker Kessler 2.4 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Paul Griffin 5.7 Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Paul Griffin 5.5 Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Paul Griffin 3.5 Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Paul Griffin 0.6 Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Paul Griffin 0.6 Walker Kessler -

Totals Stats

Total Points Paul Griffin 57 Walker Kessler -

Total Rebounds Paul Griffin 55 Walker Kessler -

Total Assists Paul Griffin 35 Walker Kessler -

Total Steals Paul Griffin 6 Walker Kessler -

Total Blocks Paul Griffin 6 Walker Kessler -

Total Games Paul Griffin 10 Walker Kessler 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Paul Griffin .553 Walker Kessler -

3-Point Percentage Paul Griffin - * Walker Kessler -

Free Throw Percentage Paul Griffin .577 Walker Kessler -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Paul Griffin 6.7 (1980) Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Paul Griffin 5.7 (1981) Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Paul Griffin 4.1 (1981) Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Paul Griffin 0.9 (1981) Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Paul Griffin 0.7 (1981) Walker Kessler -

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