Edwards leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 4O'Neale 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
28.8
Points / game
9.8
5.0
Rebounds / game
4.8
3.7
Assists / game
2.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8O'Neale peak 9.8
The trophy case edge: O'Neale
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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700 Career games.39 Career 3PT%
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). O'Neale answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
61O'Neale · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Royce O'Neale
$4.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor75%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $4.0). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +0% over five years).