Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
BS
76IMPACTBen Simmons
5 PPG · 4.7 REB · 5.6 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Simmons leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 3Simmons 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Simmons wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
13.1
5.0
7.4
3.7
7.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Simmons peak 16.9
The trophy case edge: Simmons
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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3× NBA All-Star1× All-NBA1× Rookie of the YearAll-Defensive First Team 2020All-Defensive First Team 2021DPOY runner-up 2021All-NBA Third Team 2020
The verdict
Simmons 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.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
76Simmons · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Ben Simmons
$22
Climbing
5-yr outlook+18%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $22). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +18% over five years).
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