He is the least used player so far, by far. With 6 minutes on average, Walker Kessler is Steve Kerr’s latest interior option, behind Jaren Jackson Jr., Paolo Banchero and Bobby Portis Jr.
The pivot of the Jazz, however, took advantage of the big victory of “Team USA” against Jordan to recover a few minutes and show himself. Enough to score 8 points (3/4 on shots) and to accumulate 3 blocks and 1 rebound in 12 minutes.
The tallest player in the squad had only enjoyed 8 minutes in total in the two previous games, for 4 points scored. Aware of being there to gain experience, the usual holder in Utah is getting used to this new role.
” Our team, the twelve players, is incredibly talented. All the guys are great. No matter who plays, we all encourage each other, we all support each other. This shows how rich the squad is. Anyone in this team can sign a good game, and it’s very nice to be part of it », displays the 22-year-old player.
The latter, forced to take his troubles patiently so far, could see his role evolve in the days to come. So far, apart from Greek pivot Georgios Papagiannis, the Americans haven’t really had any opposing giants to deal with.
With the crossing of the hens, that will change because Team USA will successively face Montenegro of Nikola Vucevic, then Lithuania of Jonas Valanciunas. Are two pivots very well referenced in the NBA. ” Clearly two very good interiors, very talented players for whom we will prepare. We gon’ do our job and play hard predicts Kessler.
The latter adds, on the good health of the group: “ We play hard, we play well and we have fun. We can improve, the more we play together, the more our chemistry will develop. It is already clearly in place, it will continue to improve. »
| Walker Kessler | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2022-23 | UTH | 74 | 23 | 72.0 | 33.3 | 51.6 | 3.1 | 5.3 | 8.4 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 9.2 |
| Total | 74 | 23 | 72.0 | 33.3 | 51.6 | 3.1 | 5.3 | 8.4 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 9.2 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
