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Walker Kessler 2022 – Net Worth, Salary, Records and Endorsements

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Walker Kessler is a 21-year-old centre for the Utah Jazz. Here is everything you know about his net worth, records, endorsements, personal life and career.

Walker Kessler Facts

Birth PlaceAtlanta, Georgia
Father’s NameChad Kessler
Mother’s NameAndrea Kessler
Star SignLeo
CollegeUniversity of North Carolina -(2020 – 2021)
Auburn University – (2021 -2022)
Net Worth$ 2.5 million
Salary$ 3,343,105
Age21
Date of BirthJuly 26, 2001
Height7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Weight245 lb (111 kg)
NationalityAmerican
NBA Draft Year2022
NBA Draft PickRound: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall
Playing Career2022 – Present
PositionCentre
Teams2022 – Present – Utah Jazz
AchievementsThird-team All-American – AP, USBWA (2022)
Naismith Defensive Player of the Year (2022)
NABC Defensive Player of the Year (2022)
SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2022)
First-team All-SEC (2022)
SEC All-Defensive Team (2022)
McDonald’s All-American (2020)
Nike Hoop Summit (2020)
Mr. Georgia Basketball (2020)
Wife/GirlfriendMaggie Hellgeth
ChildrenNA
EndorsementsNA

Walker Kessler is a 21-year-old centre for the Utah Jazz. He completed his early education at Woodward Academy, where his passion for basketball started. Later he joined University of North Carolina and moved to Auburn University later. He entered the NBA when the Memphis Grizzlies signed him during the 2022 NBA draft. This article will explore his contract details, net worth, personal life and career.

Walker Kessler Career

Kessler’s basketball journey began while he started playing for his high school basketball team. He showed immense talent and averaged 17.8 point per game during his senior year. With that he was named as the Player of the year and also as Mr.Georgia Basketball. At the end of his school career, he was rated as a five-star recruit by several sports platforms.

He joined the University of North Carolina in 2020 and ended his freshman year ith 4.4. points and 3.2 rebounds per game.He played amazingly and set a university freshman record and an ACC Tournament record for the number of blocks in a single game.

In 2021, he was transffered to Auburn University and continued his consistent performance. He elevated himself to be one of the best shot blockers in the nation and received numerous awards. Later he decided to skip his remaining college time and entered the NBA draft. The Memphis Grizzlies picked him during the 1st round of the 2022 NBA draft and then traded to Utah Jazz.

Walker Kessler Achievements

Third-team All-American – AP, USBWA (2022)
Naismith Defensive Player of the Year (2022)
NABC Defensive Player of the Year (2022)
SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2022)
First-team All-SEC (2022)
SEC All-Defensive Team (2022)
McDonald’s All-American (2020)
Nike Hoop Summit (2020)
Mr. Georgia Basketball (2020)

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Walker Kessler Net worth and Salary

Current Contract:4 yr(s) / $13,372,418
Average Salary$ 3,343,105
Guaranteed at Signing$ 5,527,560
Signed UsingEntry Level/Rookie
Free Agent:2026 / UFA

The former Auburn star made it the NBA court when the Memphis Grizzlies picked him during the first round of the 2022 NFL draft. He was the 22nd overall pick. He signed a 4-year contract for a lucarative deal of $ 13.3 million, including a guaranteed $ 5.5 million. With this he receives an average salary of $ 3,343,105. Walker Kessler will become a free agent by the year 2026.

Walker Kessler Personal Life

Walker Kessler was born on July 26,2001 to Chad and Andrea Kessler in Atlanta. He comes from a basketball family where his father and uncle played for college basketball for the Georgia Univeristy and drafted on NBA also, but they ended up as surgeons. His Brother was also represented the Georgia Basketball team. The 21-year old is the only guy to make it to the big stage.

Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJPo3M7gKmo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The young Jazz star is not a single and he is already taken. He is currently in a commited relationship with a beautiful girl named Maggie Hellgeth.

Walker Kessler Endorsements

Walker Kessler has started his professional journey in 2022 and it is not that easy to land endorsement deals for the less experienced players unless they have been so popular for some reason. So, as of 2022 reports he has not yet landed on any deals with the brands and hope he gets one as he shows some heroics on the court in the upcoming seasons. But recently he shared the below post, but not much of the detial about it is available.

Walker Kessler FAQ’s

What is the net worth of Walker Kessler?
His net worth is estimated at about $ 2.5 million
When was Walker Kessler drafted?
He was drafted in the 2022 NBA draft.
How old is Walker Kessler?
He is 21 years old, born on July 26, 2001.
How tall is Walker Kessler?
He is 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m).
How much is Walker Kessler weight?
He is 245 lb (111 kg).
At which position does Walker Kessler play?
He is a centre and currently plays for the Utah Jazz.
Is Walker Kessler married?
No, he is in a committed relationship with Maggie Hellgeth.

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