Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 5Johnson 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
24.5
Points / game (career)
17.9
5.3
Rebounds / game (career)
3.3
4.1
Assists / game (career)
9.1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Johnson peak 22.5
The trophy case edge: Edwards
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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3× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Johnson answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
64Johnson · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Kevin Johnson
$15
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+40%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $15). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +40% over five years). Different bets: Kevin Johnson's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Anthony Edwards's is speculative and swings on production.