Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
Stephon Castle
16.7 PPG · 5.3 REB · 7.4 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Castle leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 4Castle 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
16.7
5.0
5.3
3.7
7.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Castle peak 16.7
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 (2025)1× NCAA Champion (2024)
The verdict
Castle 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
66Castle · Solid starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Stephon Castle
$21
Climbing
5-yr outlook+10%
Legacy floor81%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $21). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +10% over five years).
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