Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 4Beal 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
24.5
Points / game (career)
21.4
5.3
Rebounds / game (career)
4.0
4.1
Assists / game (career)
4.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Beal peak 31.3
The trophy case edge: Edwards
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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3× NBA All-Star1× All-NBAAll-NBA Third Team (2021)NBA All-Rookie Third Team (2013)Two 30-plus PPG seasons
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Beal answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
76Beal · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Bradley Beal
$22
Climbing
5-yr outlook+23%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $22). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +23% over five years).