Anthony Edwards vs Karl Malone: head-to-head statistical comparison
Anthony Edwards
24.5 PPG · 5.3 REB · 4.1 AST
Karl Malone
25.0 PPG · 10.1 REB · 3.6 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Malone leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 6Malone 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
24.5
25.0
5.3
10.1
4.1
3.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Malone peak 31
The trophy case edge: Malone
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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2× NBA MVP14× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Malone holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Edwards answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
76Malone · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Karl Malone
$160
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $160). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +41% over five years). Different bets: Karl Malone's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Anthony Edwards's is speculative and swings on production.
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