Walker Kessler has one of the best defensive skill-sets of the entire 2022 NBA Draft class. In fact, his 4.5 blocks per game is one of the highest in the last 10 years. The only one who has a better average isAnthony Davis with 4.7 blocks per game in his one season in Kentucky.
The main difference is, that Kessler did it in the South Eastern Conference, one of the hardest at NCAA level. So, if any team needs a huge improvement in the paint both defensively and offensively, Kessler should be their number one priority, according to the numbers.
As forthe facts, when Kessler was in high school,he averaged 18 points, 9rebounds and 5 blocks per game. It made hima four-star recruit according to multiple rankings. In addition, he got multiple awards such asThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution Player of the Year, Mr. Georgia Basketball and Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year.
How Walker Kessler plays?
Walker Kessleris a 20-year old7 feet and 1 inch tall player who weighs 245 pounds.In terms ofstrengths and weaknesses, Kessler has one dominant profile in the paint. In fact, among his class he has got the blocking and defensive ability that some experts compared to Anthony Davis.
His stats back his story up. Especially rebounds with 4.6 blocks and 1 steal per game in the last 2021-22 season. But that’s only one part of it, at the offensive end he is also pretty dominant. He averaged 11 points per game with 61% in Field-goal shots.
Which team is most likely to select Walker Kessler?
According to multiple reports and mock drafts, Kessler is not predicted to be one ofthe Top 10 picks overall. However, the current NBA Champions, theGolden State Warriors are predicted to be the team where Kessler lands in the 2022 NBA Draft.
