Walter Dukes vs. Walker Kessler Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Walker Kessler and Walter Dukes 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
Walter Dukes: 1955-56 to 1962-63
Walker Kessler: 2022-23 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Walter Dukes 0 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Seasons Walter Dukes 8 Walker Kessler 4

Playoffs Played Walter Dukes 7 Walker Kessler 0

All-Star Games Walter Dukes 2 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Walter Dukes 10.4 Walker Kessler 9.5

Rebounds Per Game Walter Dukes 11.3 Walker Kessler 9.3

Assists Per Game Walter Dukes 1.1 Walker Kessler 1.2

Steals Per Game Walter Dukes - n/a ** Walker Kessler 0.5

Blocks Per Game Walter Dukes - n/a ** Walker Kessler 2.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Walter Dukes 5,765 Walker Kessler 1,910

Total Rebounds Walter Dukes 6,223 Walker Kessler 1,862

Total Assists Walter Dukes 608 Walker Kessler 241

Total Steals Walter Dukes - n/a ** Walker Kessler 99

Total Blocks Walter Dukes - n/a ** Walker Kessler 474

Total Games Walter Dukes 553 Walker Kessler 201

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Walter Dukes .369 Walker Kessler .681

3-Point Percentage Walter Dukes - n/a ** Walker Kessler .266

Free Throw Percentage Walter Dukes .700 Walker Kessler .545

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Walter Dukes 15.2 (1960) Walker Kessler 14.4 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Walter Dukes 14.1 (1961) Walker Kessler 12.2 (2025)

Assists Per Game Walter Dukes 1.9 (1961) Walker Kessler 3.0 (2026)

Steals Per Game Walter Dukes - n/a ** Walker Kessler 1.4 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Walter Dukes - n/a ** Walker Kessler 2.4 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Walter Dukes 12.8 Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Walter Dukes 12.3 Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Walter Dukes 1.5 Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Walter Dukes - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Walter Dukes - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Totals Stats

Total Points Walter Dukes 447 Walker Kessler -

Total Rebounds Walter Dukes 432 Walker Kessler -

Total Assists Walter Dukes 51 Walker Kessler -

Total Steals Walter Dukes - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Total Blocks Walter Dukes - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Total Games Walter Dukes 35 Walker Kessler 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Walter Dukes .416 Walker Kessler -

3-Point Percentage Walter Dukes - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Free Throw Percentage Walter Dukes .711 Walker Kessler -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Walter Dukes 24.0 (1960) Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Walter Dukes 16.5 (1960) Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Walter Dukes 2.4 (1962) Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Walter Dukes - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Walter Dukes - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.