Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 5DeRozan 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
Points / game
18.4
5.0
Rebounds / game
2.9
3.7
Assists / game
4.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8DeRozan peak 27.9
The trophy case edge: DeRozan
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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6x NBA All-Star3x All-NBA52 Career-high points
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). DeRozan answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
76DeRozan · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
DeMar DeRozan
$26
Climbing
5-yr outlook+15%
Legacy floor85%
RarityRare
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $26). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +15% over five years).