Comparing Ben Simmons and Walker Kessler Head to Head
This is as close as it gets. Ben Simmons and Walker Kessler split the statistical categories evenly — 4 apiece — making this one of the most genuinely contested PG comparisons in NBA history. When the numbers are this balanced, the debate comes down to which statistics matter most to you.
Ben Simmons's Assists Per Game of 7.2 compared to Walker Kessler's 1.2 represents a 500% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Walker Kessler falls 79.3% below the career average of 5.8 in this category while Ben Simmons exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Ben Simmons's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Ben Simmons posts 59.2% against Walker Kessler's 54.5% — a gap of just 8.6%. Walker Kessler can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 4-4 tally suggests. In any debate, Free Throw % is the statistical ammunition for the Walker Kessler side.
In NBA history, backcourt players are judged on their ability to create offense for themselves and teammates alike. Points per game captures scoring but assists and efficiency metrics reveal the complete offensive picture.
With categories split evenly, this comparison ultimately comes down to which statistics matter most to you. Ben Simmons claims the tiebreaker through Assists Per Game advantage — a 500% edge — but reasonable people can, and do, argue both sides of this NBA debate.
Who is better, Ben Simmons or Walker Kessler?
Ben Simmons holds the statistical edge, winning 4 of 8 categories in this career comparison. Ben Simmons's Assists Per Game of 7.2 versus Walker Kessler's 1.2 is the most decisive factor — a 500% difference.
How do Ben Simmons and Walker Kessler compare in Assists Per Game?
Ben Simmons career Assists Per Game: 7.2. Walker Kessler career Assists Per Game: 1.2. Ben Simmons leads by 500% — dramatically ahead in this key PG metric.
Who had the better overall career, Ben Simmons or Walker Kessler?
Based on career statistics, Ben Simmons edges Walker Kessler 4-4 across key categories. Ben Simmons's Assists Per Game of 7.2 leads Walker Kessler's 1.2 by 500%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
