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Bold Walker Kessler experiment could turn him into a star

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If this Jazz experiment works, Kessler would turn into one of the league's best centers

Oct 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) smiles after making a great play during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images | Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Three years into his NBA career, Walker Kessler has already proven he's among the NBA's very best at two vital NBA skills: protecting the rim and rebounding the ball. The Utah Jazz center flashed his playmaking abilities during his lone preseason performance, and if the Jazz's experiment of turning him into a three-point shooter works, Kessler may become a star.