Edwards leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Horford 2Edwards 6
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
8.3
Points / game
28.8
4.9
Rebounds / game
5.0
2.6
Assists / game
3.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Horford peak 18.6Edwards peak 28.8
The trophy case edge: Horford
1× NBA Champion (2024)5× NBA All-Star2× NCAA Champion (2006, 2007)
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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 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Horford answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
77Horford · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
76Edwards · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Al Horford
$38
Climbing
5-yr outlook+32%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
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. $38). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +32% over five years).