Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
LeBron James
20.9 PPG · 6.1 REB · 7.2 AST
VS
1–2
categories
James leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 5James 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
20.9
5.0
6.1
3.7
7.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8James peak 31.4
The trophy case edge: James
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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4× NBA Champion4× NBA MVP4× Finals MVP
The verdict
James holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Edwards answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
80James · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42%
Legacy floor7%
LeBron James
$1.7k
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+44% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictLeBron James is the more valuable card today ($1.7k vs. $310). LeBron James carries more projected upside (+44% vs. +42% over five years). Different bets: LeBron James's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Anthony Edwards's is speculative and swings on production.
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