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USA Today via Reuters

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There are only a handful of young players who are as good as Utah Jazz rising star Walker Kessler when it comes to defense. Kessler is one of the most instrumental players for the Jazz who keeps everything in control in defense. The 21-year-old was acquired by the Jazz in the Rudy Gobert trade a few months back. He has continued to impress everyone with his basketball skills since then. The Jazz center is currently averaging 8.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game. However, as he continues to perform above expectations, his personal life has come under the spotlight and many fans have wondered who the rising star is currently dating.

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Kessler is currently dating Maggie Hellgeth, a talented painter and an art student. While his performances on the court have impressed everyone, he continues to have support from Hellgeth.

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Who is Maggie Hellgeth?

Just like Walker, Hellgeth is also a Georgia native as she was born on March 6, 2002, in Atlanta, Georgia. She is the middle child in her family and has two brothers, Coleman and Cameron Hellgeth. The Jazz player’s girlfriend went to Trinity Christian School and Landmark Christain School and currently is an art student at the  Savannah College of Art and Design, expected to graduate in 2024.

Hellgeth is a talented painter who tries to express herself through the medium of art. Her love for painting started when she first picked up a brush in her childhood. Interstingly, she delights fans by frequently sharing her unique artwork on her different social media handles.

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When did Walker Kessler and Maggie Hellgeth start dating each other?

It is not exactly known when they started dating each other, but according to reports they started their relationship back in 2021. Interestingly, the duo is quite successful in keeping their personal life private till now. They share very little about each other in the virtual world. However, at times fans could see their photos on their respective social media handles.

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There have been quite a few times when Hellgeth has mentioned Kessler in her Instagram stories. Moreover, she has kept a photo of herself and Kessler as the profile picture on her Twitter account.

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The couple seems to be going strong and there will certainly be more eyes on them as Kessler’s star continues to rise.

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Ayush Roy is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports, with a keen interest in trades and matchups. He has contributed over 500 articles to date, showcasing his expertise in the field. Ayush's favorite activity, apart from writing about teams in the NBA, is diving deep into the economics of the popular league. His unique approach to combining financial aspects with core-sport stories is a testament to his creativity and analytical skills. Ayush draws inspiration from analyses by famous commentators, observing each season's dynamics, and incorporating a financial perspective into his work. His writing is characterized by transparency and credibility, evident in his pieces about the re-purchase of the Philadelphia 76ers amidst an NBA lockout in 2011 and how the Nike-Air Jordans deal remodeled apparel endorsements by basketballers. Ayush shares a fascination for many other sports, but his love for basketball remains unparalleled. He is also a music-lover and spends his time honing his skills on the guitar when he is not sweating it out at the gym.

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