Wayne Hightower vs. Walker Kessler Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Walker Kessler and Wayne Hightower 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
Wayne Hightower: 1962-63 to 1966-67
Walker Kessler: 2022-23 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Wayne Hightower 0 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Seasons Wayne Hightower 5 Walker Kessler 4

Playoffs Played Wayne Hightower 2 Walker Kessler 0

All-Star Games Wayne Hightower 0 Walker Kessler 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Wayne Hightower 9.0 Walker Kessler 9.5

Rebounds Per Game Wayne Hightower 5.9 Walker Kessler 9.3

Assists Per Game Wayne Hightower 1.1 Walker Kessler 1.2

Steals Per Game Wayne Hightower - n/a ** Walker Kessler 0.5

Blocks Per Game Wayne Hightower - n/a ** Walker Kessler 2.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Wayne Hightower 2,848 Walker Kessler 1,910

Total Rebounds Wayne Hightower 1,876 Walker Kessler 1,862

Total Assists Wayne Hightower 337 Walker Kessler 241

Total Steals Wayne Hightower - n/a ** Walker Kessler 99

Total Blocks Wayne Hightower - n/a ** Walker Kessler 474

Total Games Wayne Hightower 316 Walker Kessler 201

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Wayne Hightower .359 Walker Kessler .681

3-Point Percentage Wayne Hightower - n/a ** Walker Kessler .266

Free Throw Percentage Wayne Hightower .749 Walker Kessler .545

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Wayne Hightower 13.2 (1964) Walker Kessler 14.4 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Wayne Hightower 7.2 (1964) Walker Kessler 12.2 (2025)

Assists Per Game Wayne Hightower 1.7 (1964) Walker Kessler 3.0 (2026)

Steals Per Game Wayne Hightower - n/a ** Walker Kessler 1.4 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Wayne Hightower - n/a ** Walker Kessler 2.4 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Wayne Hightower 6.8 Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Wayne Hightower 4.9 Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Wayne Hightower 1.2 Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Wayne Hightower - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Wayne Hightower - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Totals Stats

Total Points Wayne Hightower 149 Walker Kessler -

Total Rebounds Wayne Hightower 107 Walker Kessler -

Total Assists Wayne Hightower 26 Walker Kessler -

Total Steals Wayne Hightower - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Total Blocks Wayne Hightower - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Total Games Wayne Hightower 22 Walker Kessler 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Wayne Hightower .318 Walker Kessler -

3-Point Percentage Wayne Hightower - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Free Throw Percentage Wayne Hightower .673 Walker Kessler -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Wayne Hightower 6.8 (1965) Walker Kessler -

Rebounds Per Game Wayne Hightower 5.7 (1965) Walker Kessler -

Assists Per Game Wayne Hightower 1.5 (1964) Walker Kessler -

Steals Per Game Wayne Hightower - n/a ** Walker Kessler -

Blocks Per Game Wayne Hightower - 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.