Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
Slater Martin
6.2 PPG · 2.9 REB · 5.2 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 6Martin 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
9.8
5.0
3.6
3.7
4.2
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Martin peak 13.6
The trophy case edge: Martin
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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5× NBA Champion7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Martin answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
69Martin · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42%
Legacy floor7%
Slater Martin
$210
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $210). Slater Martin carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +42% over five years). Different bets: Slater Martin's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Anthony Edwards's is speculative and swings on production.
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