Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
KI
89IMPACTKyrie Irving
24.7 PPG · 4.8 REB · 4.6 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 3Irving 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Irving wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
23.7
5.0
4.1
3.7
5.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Irving peak 27.4
The trophy case edge: Irving
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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9× NBA All-Star1× NBA Champion3× All-NBA1× Rookie of the YearNBA champion (2016)NBA Rookie of the Year (2012)All-Star Game MVP (2014)3x Clutch Player of the Year
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Irving answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
89Irving · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Kyrie Irving
$230
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+17%
Legacy floor88%
RarityEpic
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $230). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +17% over five years). Different bets: Kyrie Irving's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Anthony Edwards's is speculative and swings on production.
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