Walker Kessler joins elite club in quick fashion

Walker Kessler reached 2,000 career rebounds during the Lakers’ game against the Bucks on Wednesday, joining a select group of players to record at least 2,000 points, 2,000 rebounds and 500 blocks. He is the 11th-fastest in NBA history to reach those marks and the third-fastest among active players, behind Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Davis.

The 25-year-old is averaging 14.9 points, 10.8 rebounds and 2.3 blocks for the Lakers, who began the game with the league’s best record at 10-2 and had won six straight. Acquired from the Jazz in July in a sign-and-trade, Kessler missed most of last season after shoulder surgery. He entered Wednesday leading the league with 140 contested shots and had recorded a double-double in six of his previous seven games.