Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
Jaren Jackson Jr.
19.2 PPG · 5.8 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 5Jr. 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
19.2
5.0
5.8
3.7
1.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Jr. peak 22.5
The trophy case edge: Edwards
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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1× Defensive Player of the Year (2023)2× NBA All-Star2× Blocks leader
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
68Jr. · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Jaren Jackson Jr.
$27
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-4%
Legacy floor63%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $27). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. -4% over five years).
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