Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 7Allen 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
Points / game
16.5
5.0
Rebounds / game
3.0
3.7
Assists / game
3.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Allen peak 16.5
The trophy case edge: Edwards
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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1× NBA 3PT% leader (2024)1× NCAA champion (2015)
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Allen answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
61Allen · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Grayson Allen
$13
Climbing
5-yr outlook+8%
Legacy floor92%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $13). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +8% over five years).