Anthony Edwards
28.8 PPG · 5 REB · 3.7 AST
Willis Reed
11.1 PPG · 7.4 REB · 1.6 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 6Reed 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
18.7
5.0
12.9
3.7
1.8
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Edwards peak 28.8Reed peak 21.7
The trophy case edge: Reed
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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2× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP2× Finals MVP7× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Reed answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
75Reed · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42%
Legacy floor7%
Willis Reed
$240
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+43% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $240). Willis Reed carries more projected upside (+43% vs. +42% over five years). Different bets: Willis Reed's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Anthony Edwards's is speculative and swings on production.
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