The NBA announced the 2023 All-Rookie teams and Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz was named to the 1st team.
The complete voting results for the 2022-23 Kia NBA All-Rookie Team: pic.twitter.com/zfSjo4c2i5
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 8, 2023
It’s another impressive recognition for Kessler, who had one of the most surprising seasons in the league. As a rookie, he got better each month and eventually supplanted Jarred Vanderbilt in the starting lineup. That development allowed the Jazz to eventually trade Vanderbilt and get yet another 1st round pick (a top-4 protected pick from the Lakers).