Anthony Edwards vs Jabari Smith Jr.: head-to-head statistical comparison
Anthony Edwards
24.5 PPG · 5.3 REB · 4.1 AST
Jabari Smith Jr.
13.7 PPG · 7.3 REB · 1.5 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 6Jr. 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
24.5
13.7
5.3
7.3
4.1
1.5
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
Falling
5-yr outlook-8%
Legacy floor33%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $12). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. -8% over five years).
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