Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
Isiah Thomas
14.8 PPG · 2.7 REB · 6.9 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
19.2
5.0
3.6
3.7
9.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Thomas peak 22.9
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 Champion1× Finals MVP12× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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
76Thomas · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Isiah Thomas
$130
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+42%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $130). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +42% over five years). Different bets: Isiah Thomas's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Anthony Edwards's is speculative and swings on production.
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