Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
Darius Garland
18 PPG · 2.4 REB · 6.9 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 6Garland 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
19.9
5.0
2.3
3.7
6.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Garland peak 21.7
The trophy case edge: Garland
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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2x NBA All-StarNo. 5 2019 draft pick3rd 2022 MIP voting
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Garland answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
65Garland · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Darius Garland
$27
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+15%
Legacy floor33%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $27). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +15% over five years).
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