Edwards leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Simons 0Edwards 8
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
14.2
Points / game
28.8
2.4
Rebounds / game
5.0
2.4
Assists / game
3.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Simons peak 22.6Edwards peak 28.8
The trophy case edge: Edwards
1× Slam Dunk Contest champion (2021)
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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). Simons answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
59Simons · Solid starter
Balladex Impact Index
76Edwards · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Anfernee Simons
$11
Climbing
5-yr outlook+18%
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. $11). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +18% over five years).