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WALKER KESSLER

C · UTA · Age 23 (2024–25) · 3 qualified seasons
Peak 55.2Career Avg 48.9Rim Runner
Peak APEX Score
55.2
2022–23 · Ranked #51
Career Arc · APEX Across 3 Qualified Seasons
434649515457 APEX 2022–232023–242024–25
2022–23 · Regular Season · Team: UTA, 74 GP Ranked #51

Ranked #51 of 261 qualified. Rim Runner. Defensive role: Anchor Big. Career-best APEX in this five-pillar window.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 55.2
16.7
of 32
Off. Impact
8.8
of 14
Shot Quality
16.5
of 28
Def. Impact
7.3
of 16
Creation
6.0
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Shot Quality (8.8 of 14) — 63% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Creation & Playmaking (7.3 of 16).
Style Metrics
70.2%
TS%
13.3%
USG%
19.7%
REB%
5.7%
AST%
1.12
AST/TO
0.384
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+1.94
LEBRON
+1.38
EPM
+2.9
BPM
-0.15
O-LBRN
+2.10
D-LBRN
2.1
VORP
APEX Score
55.2
Ranked #51 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Rim Runner
Def Role · Anchor Big
Games
74
UTA
Archetype Rim Runner · 19 of 261 players in 2022–23
Comparable Profiles · 2022–23
Kyle Lowry
APEX 48.2 · Secondary Creator · 96% match
→
Sam Hauser
APEX 57.3 · Efficient Wing · 96% match
→
Bruce Brown
APEX 53.3 · Secondary Creator · 95% match
→
Teammates · 2022–23 · 16 APEX-qualified
Collin SextonDamian JonesJarred VanderbiltJohnny JuzangJordan ClarksonJuan Toscano-AndersonKelly OlynykKris DunnLauri MarkkanenMalik BeasleyMike ConleyNickeil Alexander-WalkerOchai AgbajiRudy GaySimone FontecchioTalen Horton-Tucker
2023–24 · Regular Season · Team: UTA, 64 GP Ranked #168

Ranked #168 of 264 qualified. Rim Runner. Defensive role: Anchor Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 45.1
12.5
of 32
Off. Impact
7.8
of 14
Shot Quality
14.3
of 28
Def. Impact
6.3
of 16
Creation
4.7
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Shot Quality (7.8 of 14) — 56% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Offensive Impact (12.5 of 32).
vs 2022–23: APEX -10.1. Offensive Impact -4.2 (largest change); Defensive Impact -2.2.
Style Metrics
66.3%
TS%
12.8%
USG%
17.7%
REB%
5.6%
AST%
0.90
AST/TO
0.266
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.33
LEBRON
-1.53
EPM
+0.9
BPM
-1.46
O-LBRN
+1.79
D-LBRN
1.1
VORP
APEX Score
45.1
Ranked #168 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Rim Runner
Def Role · Anchor Big
Games
64
UTA
Archetype Rim Runner · 16 of 264 players in 2023–24
Comparable Profiles · 2023–24
Jaden McDaniels
APEX 44.3 · Secondary Creator · 95% match
→
Patrick Williams
APEX 31.7 · Role Player · 94% match
→
Aaron Nesmith
APEX 51.0 · Efficient Wing · 94% match
→
Teammates · 2023–24 · 13 APEX-qualified
Brice SensabaughCollin SextonDarius BazleyJohn CollinsJohnny JuzangJordan ClarksonKelly OlynykKeyonte GeorgeKris DunnLauri MarkkanenOchai AgbajiSimone FontecchioTalen Horton-Tucker
2024–25 · Regular Season · Team: UTA, 58 GP Ranked #153

Ranked #153 of 268 qualified. Rim Runner. Defensive role: Anchor Big.

Pillar Breakdown · APEX 46.5
15.5
of 32
Off. Impact
6.7
of 14
Shot Quality
15.3
of 28
Def. Impact
6.6
of 16
Creation
6.7
of 10
Physical
Top pillar: Physical Contribution (6.7 of 10) — 67% of pillar max. Lowest contribution: Creation & Playmaking (6.6 of 16).
vs 2023–24: APEX +1.4. Offensive Impact +3.0 (largest change); Physical Contribution +2.0.
Style Metrics
66.0%
TS%
13.7%
USG%
21.9%
REB%
8.3%
AST%
1.13
AST/TO
0.363
FTA/FGA
Advanced Impact Metrics
+0.54
LEBRON
+1.35
EPM
+1.8
BPM
-0.72
O-LBRN
+1.26
D-LBRN
1.7
VORP
APEX Score
46.5
Ranked #153 · v6.8 (auto-generated)
Archetype
Rim Runner
Def Role · Anchor Big
Games
58
UTA
Archetype Rim Runner · 13 of 268 players in 2024–25
Comparable Profiles · 2024–25
Myles Turner
APEX 50.4 · Efficient Wing · 96% match
→
Kevin Porter Jr.
APEX 49.0 · Pure Playmaker · 96% match
→
Cole Anthony
APEX 48.6 · Pure Playmaker · 95% match
→
Teammates · 2024–25 · 14 APEX-qualified
Brice SensabaughCody WilliamsCollin SextonDrew EubanksIsaiah CollierJohn CollinsJohnny JuzangJordan ClarksonKJ MartinKeyonte GeorgeKyle FilipowskiLauri MarkkanenPatty MillsSvi Mykhailiuk
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Auto-generated from APEX v6.8 engine output. Pillar values reflect contribution to the APEX total (Off. Impact max 32, Def. Impact max 28, Creation max 16, Shot Quality max 14, Physical max 10). Scores are era-relative and not directly comparable across seasons.