Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
Points / game
20.0
5.0
Rebounds / game
5.6
3.7
Assists / game
4.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Butler peak 23.9
The trophy case edge: Butler
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
🏆
6× NBA All-Star5× All-Defensive Second Team1× Most Improved Player (2015)
The verdict
Butler holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Edwards answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
80Butler · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Jimmy Butler
$39
Falling
5-yr outlook-10%
Legacy floor41%
RarityRare
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $39). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. -10% over five years).