Utah Jazz starting center Walker Kessler has been getting some attention in un-basketball related news. Kessler’s girlfriend, Abbie Stockhard, was crowned Miss America, representing the state of Alabama.
Kessler’s reaction has been making the rounds on the social media front. The third-year Jazzman found out watching on a phone with Jazz head coach Will Hardy. His reaction (see below) was priceless.
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler watching his girlfriend win Miss America is so wholesome. ❤️ 🎥 @KidKessler/IG pic.twitter.com/2deKAjxNKy
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) January 8, 2025
Kessler didn’t mince words when describing what he was going through at the time the winner was announced…