Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
Jabari Smith Jr.
15.8 PPG · 6.9 REB · 1.9 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 6Jr. 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
15.8
5.0
6.9
3.7
1.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Jr. peak 15.8
The trophy case edge: Edwards
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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1× All-Rookie Second Team (2023)1× Wayman Tisdale Award (2022)
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Jr. answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
62Jr. · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Jabari Smith Jr.
$12
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor33%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $12). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +0% over five years).
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