C Center Los Angeles Lakers#14 Quality starter

Walker Kessler

Rim protector · “Suits him” fit · #15 of 73 centers

Age24
Height7′2″ (218 cm)
Weight243 lb (110 kg)
Wingspan7′6″ (229 cm)
NationalityUnited States
Real-world teamLos Angeles Lakers
80
Overall
89
Potential
#67of 364 players
#15of 73 centers

Attributes

vs centers
INS 82MID 673PT 54PAS 60REB 87DEF 84SPD 57STA 76IQ 61
This playerCenters average
Inside scoring
8276th percentile among centers
Mid-range
6760th percentile among centers
Three-point
5453rd percentile among centers
Passing
6059th percentile among centers
Rebounding
8786th percentile among centers
Defense
8491st percentile among centers
Speed
5766th percentile among centers
Stamina
7683rd percentile among centers
Basketball IQ
6160th percentile among centers

Scouting report

Backcourt analysis

Walker Kessler is a 80-rated center and a reliable starter, ranked #15 of 73 centers in Backcourt.

His best fit is the Rim protector role, which anchors the defense, blocks shots and controls the defensive boards. His defense (84), rebounding (87) and inside scoring (82) are exactly what that role asks for, and the game rates the match as “Suits him”.

For a center, his standout attributes are defense (84) and rebounding (87), in the top 9% and 14% of centers respectively.

He can hold a starting or sixth-man workload of 24 to 30 minutes.

At 24 he still has room to grow toward a potential of 89.

He earns $12.0M a season with a transfer value of $36.4M — a bargain for his rating.

Strengths

Defense 84Rebounding 87Inside scoring 82

Weaknesses

No clear weakness at his position

Reference season averages

Real-world
14.4Points
13.7Rebounds
1.9Assists
0.7Steals
2.9Blocks
68%FG%
32%3P%
56%FT%
60Games
30Minutes

Walker in Backcourt: questions

What is Walker Kessler's rating in Backcourt Basketball Manager?

Walker Kessler is rated 80 overall with a potential of 89. That ranks him #67 of 364 players in the game and #15 of 73 centers.

What is Walker Kessler's best role in Backcourt?

The game's best role for him is Rim protector, rated “Suits him”. That role relies on defense, rebounding, inside scoring.

What are Walker Kessler's best attributes?

His strongest attributes for a center are defense (84), rebounding (87) and inside scoring (82).

How much does Walker Kessler cost in Backcourt?

He earns $12.0M per season and has a transfer value of $36.4M, which is a bargain for his rating.

What team does Walker Kessler play for?

In the real world Walker Kessler plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Backcourt's own league uses its own clubs, so in career mode he can end up on any of them.

About these ratings. Every rating, attribute and role on this page is Backcourt Basketball Manager's own in-game value, derived by the game from public season statistics. They are not NBA 2K ratings or any other publisher's. Backcourt is an independent game and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or licensed by the NBA, any NBA team or the National Basketball Players Association. Team names identify players' real-world clubs only; Backcourt's own league uses its own clubs.

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