Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
Tim Duncan
8.6 PPG · 7.3 REB · 2.7 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 6Duncan 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
19.0
5.0
10.8
3.7
3.0
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Duncan peak 25.5
The trophy case edge: Duncan
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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5× NBA Champion2× NBA MVP3× Finals MVP15× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Duncan answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
78Duncan · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42%
Legacy floor7%
Tim Duncan
$1.7k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+49% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Card verdictTim Duncan is the more valuable card today ($1.7k vs. $310). Tim Duncan carries more projected upside (+49% vs. +42% over five years). Different bets: Tim Duncan's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Anthony Edwards's is speculative and swings on production.
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