Amen Thompson
18.3 PPG · 7.8 REB · 5.3 AST
Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Thompson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Thompson 4Edwards 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
18.3
28.8
7.8
5.0
5.3
3.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Thompson peak 18.3Edwards peak 28.8
The trophy case edge: Edwards
1× All-Defensive First Team (2025)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2024)
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4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
The verdict
Thompson holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Edwards answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
63Thompson · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
76Edwards · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Amen Thompson
$21
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+19%
Legacy floor38%
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. $21). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +19% over five years).
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