Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
Bill Cartwright
2.4 PPG · 3 REB · 0.3 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 6Cartwright 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
13.2
5.0
6.3
3.7
1.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Cartwright peak 21.7
The trophy case edge: Cartwright
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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3× NBA Champion1× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Cartwright answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
66Cartwright · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Bill Cartwright
$40
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $40). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +38% over five years). Different bets: Bill Cartwright's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Anthony Edwards's is speculative and swings on production.
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