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Feb 17, 2023 · He’s the second Kessler in his family to play in the NBA, but his uncle, Alec Kessler, died when Walker was young. Most of his memory of Alec comes through stories from Walker’s father, Chad ...
Walker Kessler, the Utah Jazz big man who had a bit part on Team USA’s 2023 World Cup team, signed with Adidas in his rookie season and now wears the Adizero Select silhouette. He was drafted 22nd overall in 2022 out of Auburn.
Apr 25, 2023 · By Joe Coles. Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler was one of the top three vote-getters for the 2022-23 Rookie of the Year award, joining Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero and Oklahoma City guard Jalen Williams. Kessler received two first place votes, 17 second-place votes and 53 third-pace votes. Banchero, the Rookie of the Year winner ...
May 19, 2022 · May 19, 2022 // Reid Howard. Walker Kessler is a big man from Georgia who is entering the 2022 NBA Draft after two seasons in the NCAA. He was a consensus 5-star prospect coming out of high school ...
Jun 23, 2022 · Kessler attempted to show off some shooting range in college, but he only made 11 of 54 career 3-pointers (20.4 percent). His career free-throw percentage (57.7) is not any more encouraging.
Jun 24, 2022 · by WAKA Action 8 News. BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Auburn All-American big man Walker Kessler was selected 22nd overall by the Memphis Grizzles, who then traded his rights to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night at the 2022 NBA Draft held at the Barclays Center. “I’m ecstatic,” Kessler said.
Jul 9, 2024 · Kessler -- who turns 23 on July 26 -- averaged 8.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.4 blocks in 23.3 minutes over 64 games (22 starts) as a second-year pro during the 2023-24 season.
