Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
31.1 PPG · 4.3 REB · 6.6 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Gilgeous-Alexander leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 0Gilgeous-Alexander 8
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Gilgeous-Alexander wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
31.1
5.0
4.3
3.7
6.6
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Gilgeous-Alexander peak 32.7
The trophy case edge: Gilgeous-Alexander
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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2× NBA MVP (2025, 2026)1× Champion & Finals MVP (2025)4× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Gilgeous-Alexander holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Edwards answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
91Gilgeous-Alexander · Superstar
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
$1.3k
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor11%
RarityEpic
Card verdictShai Gilgeous-Alexander is the more valuable card today ($1.3k vs. $310). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +0% over five years).
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