Anthony Edwards vs Karl-Anthony Towns: head-to-head statistical comparison
Anthony Edwards
24.5 PPG · 5.3 REB · 4.1 AST
Karl-Anthony Towns
22.8 PPG · 11.2 REB · 3.0 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 6Towns 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
24.5
22.8
5.3
11.2
4.1
3.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Towns peak 26.5
The trophy case edge: Towns
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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1× NBA Champion (2026)6× NBA All-Star1× Rookie of the Year (2016)
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Towns answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
81Towns · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Karl-Anthony Towns
$61
Falling
5-yr outlook-15%
Legacy floor36%
RarityRare
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $61). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. -15% over five years).
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