Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
Points / game
18.4
5.0
Rebounds / game
5.2
3.7
Assists / game
7.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Cousy peak 21.7
The trophy case edge: Cousy
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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6× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP13× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Cousy 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
76Cousy · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42%
Legacy floor7%
Bob Cousy
$1.7k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+49% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictBob Cousy is the more valuable card today ($1.7k vs. $310). Bob Cousy carries more projected upside (+49% vs. +42% over five years). Different bets: Bob Cousy's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Anthony Edwards's is speculative and swings on production.