Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
Paul Westphal
7 PPG · 0.7 REB · 2.5 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 7Westphal 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
15.6
5.0
1.9
3.7
4.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Westphal peak 25.2
The trophy case edge: Westphal
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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1× NBA Champion5× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Westphal answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
66Westphal · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Paul Westphal
$25
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+36%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $25). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +36% over five years). Different bets: Paul Westphal's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Anthony Edwards's is speculative and swings on production.
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