Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
Joel Embiid
26.9 PPG · 7.7 REB · 3.9 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Embiid leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 6Embiid 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
26.9
5.0
7.7
3.7
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Embiid peak 34.7
The trophy case edge: Embiid
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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1× NBA MVP (2023)2× Scoring champion (2022, 2023)7× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Embiid 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
85Embiid · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Joel Embiid
$600
Falling
5-yr outlook-21%
Legacy floor22%
RarityEpic
Card verdictJoel Embiid is the more valuable card today ($600 vs. $310). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. -21% over five years).
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