Walker Ross Kelssler is an American basketball player. He is currently playing in the Center position for the Utah Jazz in the NBA.
Walker Kessler was born on July 26, 2001 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. He played basketball in his high school and college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Auburn Tigers before deciding to play for the NBA. He eventually made his NBA debut for the Utah Jazz in 2023. Since then, he has garnered various achievements in his career so far. This includes being the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year in 2022, McDonald’s All-American in 2020, member of the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2023. He was also the NABC Defensive player of the Year in 2022. He was also considered to be Mr. Georgia Basketball in 2020. Walker Kessler has gained praise for his basketball skills in his young career. He has become a good basketball player in his short career.
Kessler has so far notched up a PPG of 9.2 with a RPG of 8.4, APG of 0.9 and a PIE of 12.8 in his NBA career. He is also playing for the United States National Basketball Team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Walker Kessler’s Parents
Walker Kessler’s parents are Chad Kessler and Andrea Kessler. He comes from a family with a basketball background.
Who is Walker Kessler’s Mother?
Walker Kessler’s mother is Andrea Kessler. She is a private person and there is not much information available about her life and career. However, she has always been a supportive force to her son.
Andrea Kessler also loves cooking her son’s favorite dish “Million Dollar Spaghetti Pie”.
Who is Walker Kessler’s Father?
Walker Kessler’s father is Chad Kessler. He was also a former basketball player like his son. He was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers during the 1987 NBA Draft but then was cut from the team before the pre-season. He is currently an orthopedic surgeon. He is on the American Board for Orthopedic Surgery, the National Board of Medical Examiners and the National Board of Orthopedics certified surgeon.
Chad Kessler shares a loving relationship with his son Walker Kessler and supports him in his baseball career.
What Nationality are Walker Kessler’s Parents?
Both of Walker Kessler’s parents, Chad and Andrea Kessler reside in the United States. Therefore, they are both Americans by nationality and ethnicity.
Walker Kessler’s Uncle
Walker Kessler’s late uncle was Alec Christopher Kessler. He was also a basketball player like his nephew. He played college basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs and was later selected by the Houston Rockets in the 1990 NBA Draft but was traded to Miami Heat. Since then, he played for the Miami Heat.
After his retirement from basketball, he became an orthopedic surgeon. He passed away from a heart attack during a basketball game on October 13, 2007 in Gulf Breeze, Florida, United States.
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A. Walker Kessler is playing for the United States National Team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
