Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
Cooper Flagg
21 PPG · 6.7 REB · 4.5 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Flagg leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 4Flagg 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
21.0
5.0
6.7
3.7
4.5
The trophy case edge: Edwards
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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ROY 2026 Rookie of the YearAll-Rookie 2026 First TeamACC POY 2025
The verdict
Flagg 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
69Flagg · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Cooper Flagg
$7.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+14%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $7.0). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +14% over five years).
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