The NBA announced that Walker Kessler is a finalist for the Rookie of the Year award.
The 2022-23 finalists for Kia NBA Rookie of the Year pic.twitter.com/Fzy2Fcpzfo
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 14, 2023
Kessler was a major part of what has been a surprisingly competitive, fun season for the Utah Jazz this year. He’s likely the most surprising of the three finalists after starting the season as a throw-in in the Rudy Gobert trade.
Many forget, but Kessler was not in summer league because of off-season movement and so Jazz fans didn’t get to see him play until the season began.