Make California Post a Preferred Source The Lakers’ Walker Kessler grabbed his 2,000th rebound against the Bucks on Wednesday, becoming the 11th-fastest player in NBA history to reach 2,000-plus points, 2,000-plus rebounds and 500-plus blocks.
Kessler is the third-fastest active player to reach that line, trailing only Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Davis.
Los Angeles Lakers’ Walker Kessler dunks during an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, in Milwaukee. AP Photo/Aaron Gash Kessler is averaging 14.9 points, 10.8 rebounds and 2.3 blocks for the Lakers, who entered Wednesday’s game with the league’s best record (10-2).
Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler (14) shoots against Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) in an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, in Atlanta. AP Photo/Mike Stewart The Lakers acquired Kessler in July in a sign-and-trade from the Jazz for two first-round picks and two first-round pick swaps on top of a four-year, $130 million deal.
The 25-year-old Kessler only played five games last season after suffering a torn labrum in his left shoulder that required surgery.
Kessler has made an immediate impact for the Lakers, who have won six games in a row.
He entered Wednesday’s game leading the NBA in contested shots (140) and has been their defensive anchor, finishing with a double-double in six of his last seven contests.
