Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
RR
79IMPACTRajon Rondo
4.8 PPG · 2.8 REB · 4.4 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 4Rondo 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
28.8
9.8
5.0
4.5
3.7
7.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Rondo peak 13.7
The trophy case edge: Rondo
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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4× NBA All-Star2× NBA Champion1× All-NBA2x NBA champion (2008, 2020)4x NBA All-Defensive Team3x NBA assists leaderNBA steals leader (2010)
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Rondo answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
79Rondo · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Rajon Rondo
$40
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $40). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +38% over five years). Different bets: Rajon Rondo's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Anthony Edwards's is speculative and swings on production.
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