Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
Ausar Thompson
9.9 PPG · 5.7 REB · 3.1 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 4Thompson 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
28.8
9.9
5.0
5.7
3.7
3.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Thompson peak 10.1
The trophy case edge: Edwards
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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1× All-Defensive First Team (2026)1× NBA steals leader (2026)
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Thompson answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
63Thompson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Ausar Thompson
$6.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+17%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $6.0). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +17% over five years).
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