Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
Dave Cowens
8.1 PPG · 6.9 REB · 2.1 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Cowens leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 6Cowens 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
17.6
5.0
13.6
3.7
3.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Cowens peak 20.5
The trophy case edge: Cowens
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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2× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Cowens 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
75Cowens · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Dave Cowens
$140
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $140). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +41% over five years). Different bets: Dave Cowens's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Anthony Edwards's is speculative and swings on production.
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