Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Dybantsa 2Edwards 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.3
Points / game
28.8
5.1
Rebounds / game
5.0
2.3
Assists / game
3.7
The trophy case edge: Edwards
#1 2026 Draft pick
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4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Dybantsa answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
56Dybantsa · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
76Edwards · Star starter
Card value — head to head
AJ Dybantsa
$2.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+50% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42%
Legacy floor7%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $2.0). AJ Dybantsa carries more projected upside (+50% vs. +42% over five years).