Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
Kel'el Ware
11.1 PPG · 9 REB · 0.7 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 5Ware 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
11.1
5.0
9.0
3.7
0.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Ware peak 11.1
The trophy case edge: Ware
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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1× All-Rookie Second Team (2025)15th Draft pick (2024)
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Ware answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
61Ware · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Kel'el Ware
$5.0
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+20%
Legacy floor80%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $5.0). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +20% over five years).
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