Edwards leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Edwards 6Hansen 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Edwards wins 6 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
28.8
Points / game
8.4
5.0
Rebounds / game
7.5
3.7
Assists / game
2.0
The trophy case edge: Hansen
4× NBA All-Star (2023-26)2× All-NBA Second Team🥇 Olympic gold (2024)
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#16 2025 Draft pick
The verdict
Edwards holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Hansen answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
76Edwards · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
50Hansen · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Anthony Edwards
$310
On the rise — speculative upside
5-yr outlook+42% ▲
Legacy floor7%
Yang Hansen
$2.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAnthony Edwards is the more valuable card today ($310 vs. $2.0). Anthony Edwards carries more projected upside (+42% vs. +0% over five years).