Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 5Jr. 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
24.5
Points / game (career)
17.3
5.3
Rebounds / game (career)
6.5
4.1
Assists / game (career)
1.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Jr. peak 24.2
The trophy case edge: Jr.
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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1× NBA Champion (2023).40 Career 3PT%
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Jr. answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
71Jr. · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Michael Porter Jr.
$120
Falling
5-yr outlook-15%
Legacy floor17%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $120). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. -15% over five years).