Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
Chris Paul
2.9 PPG · 1.8 REB · 3.3 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 4Paul 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
28.8
16.8
5.0
4.4
3.7
9.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Paul peak 22.8
The trophy case edge: Paul
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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12× NBA All-Star11× All-NBA1× Rookie of the YearNBA Rookie of the Year (2006)5x assists leader6x steals leader9x All-DefensiveNBA 75th Anniversary Team
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Paul answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
88Paul · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Chris Paul
$180
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+42%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $180). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +42% over five years). Different bets: Chris Paul's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Anthony Edwards's is speculative and swings on production.
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