Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
Scottie Barnes
18.1 PPG · 7.5 REB · 5.9 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Barnes leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 3Barnes 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Barnes wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
18.1
5.0
7.5
3.7
5.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Barnes peak 19.9
The trophy case edge: Edwards
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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1× Rookie of the Year (2022)2× NBA All-Star1× All-Defensive Team
The verdict
Barnes holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Edwards answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
74Barnes · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Scottie Barnes
$26
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor65%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $26). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +0% over five years).
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