Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
DR
81IMPACTDerrick Rose
8 PPG · 1.9 REB · 3.3 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 6Rose 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
17.4
5.0
3.2
3.7
5.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Rose peak 25
The trophy case edge: Rose
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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3× NBA All-Star1× NBA MVP1× All-NBA1× Rookie of the YearYoungest MVP in NBA history, age 22 (2011)3x NBA All-StarNBA Rookie of the Year (2009)
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Rose answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
81Rose · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Derrick Rose
$120
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $120). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +41% over five years). Different bets: Derrick Rose's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Anthony Edwards's is speculative and swings on production.
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