Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
Donovan Clingan
12.1 PPG · 11.6 REB · 2.1 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 6Clingan 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
12.1
5.0
11.6
3.7
2.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Clingan peak 12.1
The trophy case edge: Clingan
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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2× NCAA champion (2023, 2024)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2025)
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Clingan answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
73Clingan · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Donovan Clingan
$29
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+21%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $29). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +21% over five years).
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