Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
Magic Johnson
14.6 PPG · 5.7 REB · 6.9 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Johnson leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 4Johnson 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
28.8
19.5
5.0
7.2
3.7
11.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Johnson peak 23.9
The trophy case edge: Johnson
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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5× NBA Champion3× NBA MVP3× Finals MVP12× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Johnson 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
82Johnson · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42%
Legacy floor7%
Magic Johnson
$4.0k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+52% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityMythic
Card verdictMagic Johnson is the more valuable card today ($4.0k vs. $310). Magic Johnson carries more projected upside (+52% vs. +42% over five years). Different bets: Magic Johnson's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Anthony Edwards's is speculative and swings on production.
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