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Anthony Edwards vs Sam Cassell: head-to-head statistical comparison

Anthony Edwards
76IMPACT
Anthony Edwards
Minnesota Timberwolves · Guard
24.5 PPG · 5.3 REB · 4.1 AST
Sam Cassell
68IMPACT
Sam Cassell
Houston Rockets · Guard
15.7 PPG · 3.2 REB · 6.0 AST
VS
2–1
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Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
SCOREPLAYREBPER DRIMSPACEATHCLUTCH
Edwards 5Cassell 3

Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.

Tale of the tape
24.5
Points / game (career)
15.7
5.3
Rebounds / game (career)
3.2
4.1
Assists / game (career)
6.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Cassell peak 19.8
The trophy case edge: Cassell
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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3× NBA Champion1× NBA All-Star
The verdict

Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Cassell answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
68Cassell · Solid starter

Card value — head to head

Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Sam Cassell
$40
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38%
Legacy floor100%
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: Sam Cassell's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Anthony Edwards's is speculative and swings on production.
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