Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
James Harden
25.4 PPG · 4.8 REB · 8.1 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 4Harden 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
20.5
5.0
4.8
3.7
7.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Harden peak 36.1
The trophy case edge: Harden
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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1× NBA MVP (2018)3× NBA scoring champion11× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Harden answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
78Harden · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
James Harden
$220
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+38%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $220). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +38% over five years). Different bets: James Harden's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Anthony Edwards's is speculative and swings on production.
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