Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
IT
74IMPACTIsaiah Thomas
1.3 PPG · 0 REB · 0.5 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 5Thomas 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
17.5
5.0
2.4
3.7
4.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Thomas peak 28.9
The trophy case edge: Thomas
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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2× NBA All-Star1× All-NBAAll-NBA Second Team 2017MVP runner-up (5th) 2017All-Rookie Second Team 2012Sixth Man of the Year runner-up 2015
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Thomas answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
74Thomas · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Isaiah Thomas
$28
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+32%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $28). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +32% over five years). Different bets: Isaiah Thomas's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Anthony Edwards's is speculative and swings on production.
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