Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
24.5
Points / game (career)
14.6
5.3
Rebounds / game (career)
7.6
4.1
Assists / game (career)
6.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Giddey peak 17
The trophy case edge: Edwards
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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6th Draft pick (2021)1× All-Rookie Second Team (2022)
The verdict
Giddey 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
68Giddey · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Josh Giddey
$24
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-4%
Legacy floor25%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $24). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. -4% over five years).