Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Phillip 3Edwards 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.1
Points / game
28.8
4.6
Rebounds / game
5.0
5.4
Assists / game
3.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Phillip peak 12Edwards peak 28.8
The trophy case edge: Phillip
1× NBA Champion5× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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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, rebounds / game). Phillip answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
66Phillip · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
76Edwards · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Andy Phillip
$25
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+36%
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. $25). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +36% over five years). Different bets: Andy Phillip's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Anthony Edwards's is speculative and swings on production.