Quinn Buckner vs. Walker Kessler Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Walker Kessler and Quinn Buckner 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
Quinn Buckner: 1976-77 to 1985-86
Walker Kessler: 2022-23 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Quinn Buckner 1 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Seasons Quinn Buckner 10 Walker Kessler 3

Playoffs Played Quinn Buckner 6 Walker Kessler 0

All-Star Games Quinn Buckner 0 Walker Kessler 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Quinn Buckner 4 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Quinn Buckner 8.2 Walker Kessler 9.4

Rebounds Per Game Quinn Buckner 2.7 Walker Kessler 9.2

Assists Per Game Quinn Buckner 4.3 Walker Kessler 1.2

Steals Per Game Quinn Buckner 1.9 Walker Kessler 0.5

Blocks Per Game Quinn Buckner 0.1 Walker Kessler 2.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Quinn Buckner 5,929 Walker Kessler 1,838

Total Rebounds Quinn Buckner 1,969 Walker Kessler 1,808

Total Assists Quinn Buckner 3,114 Walker Kessler 226

Total Steals Quinn Buckner 1,337 Walker Kessler 92

Total Blocks Quinn Buckner 80 Walker Kessler 465

Total Games Quinn Buckner 719 Walker Kessler 196

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Quinn Buckner .461 Walker Kessler .680

3-Point Percentage Quinn Buckner .184 * Walker Kessler .196

Free Throw Percentage Quinn Buckner .657 Walker Kessler .537

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Quinn Buckner 13.3 (1981) Walker Kessler 11.1 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Quinn Buckner 3.6 (1981) Walker Kessler 12.2 (2025)

Assists Per Game Quinn Buckner 5.8 (1979) Walker Kessler 1.7 (2025)

Steals Per Game Quinn Buckner 2.5 (1982) Walker Kessler 0.6 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Quinn Buckner 0.3 (1977) Walker Kessler 2.4 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Quinn Buckner 5.1 Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Quinn Buckner 1.7 Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Quinn Buckner 2.5 Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Quinn Buckner 0.9 Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Quinn Buckner 0.0 Walker Kessler -

Totals Stats

Total Points Quinn Buckner 346 Walker Kessler -

Total Rebounds Quinn Buckner 115 Walker Kessler -

Total Assists Quinn Buckner 170 Walker Kessler -

Total Steals Quinn Buckner 64 Walker Kessler -

Total Blocks Quinn Buckner 1 Walker Kessler -

Total Games Quinn Buckner 68 Walker Kessler 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Quinn Buckner .439 Walker Kessler -

3-Point Percentage Quinn Buckner .000 * Walker Kessler -

Free Throw Percentage Quinn Buckner .610 Walker Kessler -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Quinn Buckner 11.2 (1978) Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Quinn Buckner 3.0 (1978) Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Quinn Buckner 6.9 (1978) Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Quinn Buckner 2.1 (1980) Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Quinn Buckner 0.1 (1978) Walker Kessler -

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