Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
Deni Avdija
24.2 PPG · 6.9 REB · 6.7 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Avdija leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 3Avdija 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
28.8
24.2
5.0
6.9
3.7
6.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Avdija peak 24.2
The trophy case edge: Avdija
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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1× NBA All-Star (2026)1× Israeli League MVP (2020)
The verdict
Avdija 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
79Avdija · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Deni Avdija
$250
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+23%
Legacy floor10%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $250). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +23% over five years).
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