Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 3Williams 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Williams wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
Points / game
17.1
5.0
Rebounds / game
4.6
3.7
Assists / game
5.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Williams peak 21.6
The trophy case edge: Williams
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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1× NBA Champion (2025)1× NBA All-Star (2025)1× All-NBA Third Team (2025)
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Williams answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
76Williams · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Jalen Williams
$55
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+18%
Legacy floor44%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $55). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +18% over five years).